Pitstops Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way at Pitstops, a reef setup that’s very consistent and works best on a SW swell. The water is sitting at about 85°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The pattern kicks off Tuesday afternoon, September 8th, with a south swell around 4ft but a 12 mph SSE wind keeping things a bit bumpy. It’s a marginal start, but the energy is already there. The combined energy is a solid 1004 (moderate) and the period is a very long 18 seconds, which means proper groundswell. This is a reef, so that long period will be a dream.

Wednesday the 9th brings similar conditions – a bit of swell in the 4ft to 3ft range, but still cross-off breezes and a risk of thunderstorms. It’s surfable, but not the best of the week.

Now, Thursday the 10th is where it starts to get interesting. The wind eases to a light breeze of 6 mph from the SE, and the swell holds steady at 3ft from the SSW. The period is 16 to 17 seconds. The energy numbers are strong – 1150 on Thursday morning and 897 in the afternoon. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is a standout window.

Friday the 11th keeps the good times rolling with clean conditions, 4ft SSW swell, and a 16-second period. The energy is pumping at 1201 in the morning. Saturday morning the 12th looks glassy with a light SE breeze, a 3ft SSW swell, but a ridiculous 20-second period. The energy is 1019. That’s a long-period groundswell that will wrap beautifully into this reef. It’s a standout morning.

Sunday the 13th morning is another top pick: 5ft SSW swell, 17-second period, clean, with a light SE breeze. Energy is 1138. Very good.

The following week stays consistent. Monday the 14th is clean in the morning and afternoon with 4ft to 5ft SSW swell. The real gem, though, peeks out on Tuesday the 22nd of September. Tuesday morning is glassy – that’s a 3 mph N wind with zero ripple. The swell is 4ft from the S with an 18-second period and the combined energy hits 1396. The wave comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is the best on offer in the whole outlook. Get on it.

Wednesday the 23rd morning and afternoon also score “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” with 4ft S swell, 15-second period, and clean cross-off winds. Energy is 1399 and 1353 respectively. A fantastic way to finish the run.

Keep in mind, this is a reef break and it’s often crowded, so expect company. The late September standouts are a little further out, so they’re promising but not locked in yet.

Rusty out.

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