Pitstops Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way at Pitstops. This is a reef break that’s very consistent, exposed to a SW swell, and it's a beginner-friendly spot, so it’s a good one to keep an eye on.

The water temperature is sitting at 85.6°F right now, which is about 1.4°F warmer than the long-term average for this time of year. That’s pretty normal, nothing to get excited about.

We’re starting off on Saturday, 29 August, but honestly, I’d give that a miss. The wind is a moderate cross-shore at 12 mph, and the swell is only 3 feet with moderate wave energy (481). The conditions are poor, and the score tells me it’s not worth paddling out. There’s a thunderstorm risk too, so you’re better off waiting.

Sunday, 30 August, the vibe starts to change. The morning shows a 2-foot SSW swell, but the period jumps to 21 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell, which means good energy and longer lulls between sets. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore at 9 mph, keeping things clean. The energy is picking up too (591). By the afternoon, the swell bumps to 2.6 feet, period stays solid at 19 seconds, and the energy is even stronger (709). This is where it starts to get good. The conditions are clean, and it’s looking like a nice session for the more experienced beginners.

Monday, 31 August, is where we hit the first real standout. The morning offers a 3.9-foot SSW swell with an 18-second period and strong wave energy (1433). That’s a big jump in energy. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore at 9 mph, keeping the surface clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The afternoon stays solid with a 4.3-foot swell and similar conditions, but the morning is the pick.

The standout of the whole forecast, though, is Tuesday, 1 September. The morning gives us a 4.6-foot SSW swell, 17-second period, and very strong energy (1250). The wind is a gentle cross-offshore, and conditions are clean. This is the best on offer – consistent, powerful, and clean. The afternoon is similar, but the morning is the real winner.

From Wednesday, 2 September, things start to taper. The morning is still decent with a 3.9-foot swell and good energy (855), but the wind shifts to a cross-shore in the afternoon, adding a slight chop. Thursday, 3 September, drops to 3 feet and the period shortens to 15 seconds, with lower energy (447). It’s still clean, but not as punchy.

By Friday, 4 September, the swell is down to 2.6 feet with a 13-second period and energy dropping to 312. It’s marginal, but the morning is still rideable if you’re desperate.

Saturday, 5 September, is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning shows a 4.3-foot S swell with a 15-second period and moderate energy (852), but the conditions are marginal. The afternoon is a cross-shore mess.

Sunday, 6 September, brings a decent 3.3-foot S swell with a 16-second period and good energy (725). The wind is a gentle cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is a solid session for the more patient surfer.

Monday, 7 September, is interesting. The morning has a 3-foot S swell with a 15-second period and clean conditions, but the afternoon shows a 4.6-foot SSE swell with a very short period of only 8 seconds. That’s short-period windswell, and it’s not going to be great for the reef. The energy is moderate (509), but the short period will make it choppy and weak.

Tuesday, 8 September, the morning is glassy with a 1.3-foot S swell, but that’s tiny. The period is 21 seconds, which is very long, but with only 1.3 feet, it’s not worth it. The afternoon turns cross-onshore, so forget it.

Wednesday, 9 September, is a nice surprise. The morning is glassy with a 3.3-foot S swell and a 16-second period, and the energy is strong (711). The wind is calm, and it’s clean. The afternoon is also glassy with similar conditions. This is a good, clean session, but it’s not as big as the earlier standout.

Thursday, 10 September, the morning is calm and glassy with a 3.3-foot S swell, but the period drops to 15 seconds and energy is lower (590). It’s still rideable, but the afternoon gets a cross-shore wind, which spoils it.

From Friday, 11 September, through to Sunday, 13 September, the swell holds around 3 feet to

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