Pitstops Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Pitstops.

This is a solid run, and there’s actually no gap at the start – you’ve got waves from the get-go. It’s a very consistent spot, a reef break that is beginner-friendly and fairly exposed to the swell. The water temperature is sitting at a normal 86°, nothing unusual there.

We kick off on Tuesday, July 7th, with a bit of a stormy feel in the air. Tuesday morning is glassy with a 3ft SSW groundswell, a very long period of 16 seconds, and a combined energy of 438 (moderate). The wind is dead calm – that’s a beauty. Tuesday afternoon is a little more marginal with a light cross shore breeze.

Wednesday, July 8th, is where it starts to get good. A clean 4ft S swell, 15-second period, and strong offshore winds from the east. The energy jumps to 843 (moderate to strong). By the afternoon, it’s still clean at 5ft with a cross-offshore breeze and energy hitting 1013 (strong). Thursday, July 9th, keeps that run going: 4ft S swell, clean conditions, cross-off winds, and solid energy in the 786 to 1071 range.

Friday, July 10th, is also clean with 4ft to 4ft SSW/S swell. The weekend looks good too, though the swell eases a touch. Saturday, July 11th has clean 3ft to 3ft waves, and Sunday, July 12th is smaller at 3ft to 3ft but still surfable.

The real standout arrives on Saturday, July 18th. This is the best on offer. We’ve got a 6ft S groundswell with a 17-second period and a combined energy of 2159 (very strong). That’s a powerful, long-period groundswell, and on a reef like Pitstops, that’s going to reel off some proper lines. It’s a little too big for beginners – this one’s for the experienced crew. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze, keeping it clean. Even the afternoon holds at 5ft with 1423 energy.

Before that, Tuesday, July 14th is also a little gem: 3ft to 3ft SSW/S swell, long period of 17-18 seconds, but perfectly offshore winds from the east with glassy conditions. Energy in the 868 to 886 range. That’s a sneaky good session for the intermediate surfer.

After the big Saturday, we taper off. Sunday, July 19th has glassy 4ft waves, and Monday, July 20th is glassy again with 3ft to 3ft. Tuesday, July 21st keeps the clean waves coming, and Wednesday, July 22nd offers 4ft to 2ft, still rideable.

Crowds can be an issue here – it’s often busy, so if you’re chasing that glassy dawn patrol on Tuesday the 14th or that big Saturday the 18th, get in early.

Signing off, Rusty.

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