Pitstops Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, gang, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next two weeks of surf.

We’ve got a solid run of waves coming through, but it’s not a big swell event. It’s more about consistency and clean conditions. The water is warm, about 86°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Pitstops is the only game in town, and it’s a very consistent reef break that’s fairly exposed to the south-west swell direction. The best of the bunch? I’d call out Tuesday, July 14th. The combined wave energy is a solid 1008 (moderate energy), with a 3ft swell from the south, a 18-second period – that’s a proper groundswell with some punch. The morning is clear with a light easterly breeze, making for clean conditions. On a reef, that’s a recipe for long, lined-up walls. Just expect crowds, so get out early.

The second standout is Wednesday, July 15th. The morning shows a 4ft S swell, 15-second period, and the wind is offshore from the east (948 energy). That’s a bit bigger and cleaner with a nice offshore texture. It’ll have a bit more grunt, but still very manageable.

Now for the full run. Thursday, July 9th, we start with a 4ft S swell, but there’s a risk of a thunderstorm and a cross-off wind. It’s surfable, but a bit messy. Friday, July 10th, is similar, with a 4ft to 4ft SSW swell, but it’s still cross-off. Not the pick.

Saturday, July 11th, drops to 3ft-3ft, with a 13-second period. The energy is low (346-389). It’s clean, but small. Sunday, July 12th, is glassy in the morning with a 3ft S swell, but the energy is only 274. Very small. Monday, July 13th, is similar, but the afternoon sees a jump in period to 21 seconds for a 2ft swell (538 energy). That’s a very long period, but it’s so small it’ll just be a weird, silky bump.

Then we get the good stuff. Tuesday, July 14th, and Wednesday, July 15th, as mentioned. Thursday, July 16th, fades to a 3ft SSW swell with a glassy afternoon (336 energy). Friday, July 17th, through Sunday, July 19th, is a great run. The wave heights are between 3ft and 4ft, with a consistent 15-second S swell. The wind is mostly glassy or very light. The energy builds back to 786 on Sunday morning. The best of this stretch is Sunday, July 19th, morning. It’s a risk of thunderstorms, but it’s glassy, with a 4ft S swell and a 15-second period. A classic, clean, fun morning.

The last week gets a bit weird. Monday, July 20th, and Tuesday, July 21st, are glassy, but the swell is 3ft-4ft from the S with a shorter 13-second period. The energy is moderate (405-559). Then, Wednesday, July 22nd, the period jumps back to 20 seconds for a 2ft SSW swell (660 energy), and Thursday, July 23rd, has a similar 3ft SSW swell with an 18-second period. These are very long-period, small swells. At a reef, they might just be slow, fat, and straight. The wind is off or cross-off, so it’s clean, but the shape is questionable. The last few days, Friday, July 24th, onward, are glassy but small (3ft, 15-second period, 453 energy).

So, the real standouts are Tuesday, July 14th, and Wednesday, July 15th, for the best combination of size, power, and clean conditions. The second week, especially around Sunday, July 19th, offers a nice, cleaner, smaller option. The whole run is very consistent, so you’ll get waves, but don’t expect anything huge. It’s a steady, reliable, and clean run for a reef.

Rusty.

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