Pitstops Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks. We’ve only got one spot on the menu, and it’s Pitstops, a reef setup that’s very consistent. The water temp is sitting around 85°F right now, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

We’re kicking off with some action right away. Monday the 31st has a solid 4ft SSW groundswell with a long 18-second period – that’s proper energy. The combined energy is pumping at 1195 (moderate to strong), and with a moderate cross-off breeze, it’ll be clean but challenging. This one’s for the experienced crew as the size and power are up there.

Tuesday the 1st of September morning is the first real standout. We’ve got a 5ft SSW swell pushing in with a 17-second period, and the energy hits 1427 (strong). Conditions are clean with a gentle cross-off breeze. This is excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers only. The afternoon drops off a touch, but it’s still a good session.

Wednesday the 2nd is a solid choice too. Morning has 4ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, energy at 835 (moderate) and a light cross-off. It’s cleaner and a bit more manageable if you’re not a total expert. The afternoon is a little smaller but still fun.

Thursday the 3rd morning is worth a mention for the glassy conditions – wind is almost dead calm from the NE, and the swell is a smaller 3ft. It’ll be clean as a whistle, but the swell is a bit weak for the bigger boards. The afternoon gets a cross-on wind, so that morning is the clear winner.

Friday the 4th sees clean offshore winds from the E in the morning, with 3ft SSW swell. It’s not huge but will be tidy. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off.

The weekend of the 5th and 6th gets more mixed. Swell bumps back up to 3ft from the S with a 17-second period, but the winds are stronger cross-off. The energy is moderate to strong (588-1175), but the conditions are described as marginal, so it’s probably a bit tricky with the wind.

Now, the next true standout rolls in on Thursday the 10th of September. This is the best of the best in the whole outlook. Morning delivers a solid 5ft S groundswell with a 17-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 1540 (strong to very strong). The wind is a light cross-off, and conditions are clean. This is excellent, powerful surf, but again, strictly for experienced surfers. The afternoon is nearly as good at 5ft.

Friday the 11th has a bit of a wildcard. The morning is a write-off with onshore winds and heavy rain, but the afternoon goes glassy with a 4ft SSW swell and a 16-second period. Energy is 951 (moderate). That afternoon could be a real sneaky gem if you’re patient.

After that, the second week settles into a more consistent but less powerful pattern. From the 12th to the 15th, we’re looking at 2ft to 4ft swells with cross-off or glassy winds. The energy drops off (340 to 599), and overall it’s good small-wave fun for intermediate and above. The glassy conditions on the morning of the 15th will be particularly nice.

So, to sum it up: Tuesday morning the 1st of September and Thursday the 10th of September are your two best shots. Both have strong, clean groundswell with decent winds. Just remember, when the swell’s over 5ft, it’s for the experienced lot. The reef at Pitstops can get crowded (“often” is the word), so get out there early.

Stay safe, look for the sets, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty.

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