Pitstops Surf Break

Lat Long: 1.83° S 99.25° E

Pitstops Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pitstops sea temperature is
29.3° C
0.3° 

Pitstops surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Pitstops surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, S swell with 2,672 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pitstops this week:

The surf forecast for Pitstops over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pitstops in the next 16 days are 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 1st Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 2nd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 7th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pitstops over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Pitstops.

We’ve got a run of solid, consistent surf coming our way. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there. The overall pattern is a long period, SSW groundswell that’s going to be a lot of fun, especially for those who know how to handle a reef break. The first couple of days are a bit mixed with winds, but the real magic starts to kick in later.

The first proper session to look at is Saturday morning, August 1st. We’re looking at a 3ft swell from the SSW, with a very long period of 17 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The wind is a cross-off from the SE, keeping things clean. The combined energy is moderate (745). It’s a solid start, but the wind is a gentle breeze, so it’s not totally glassy.

Sunday morning, August 2nd is a major standout. The swell drops a touch to 3ft from the SSW, but the period jumps to a massive 19 seconds. The wind is offshore from the east, and it’s a light breeze. The combined energy is strong (1491). This is going to be clean, lined-up, and a real treat for experienced surfers on the reef. Expect crowds as it’s often busy here.

Monday morning, August 3rd through Tuesday afternoon, August 4th is a beautiful run of glassy conditions. The swell sits around 4ft to 4ft from the S, with periods around 14-16 seconds. Winds are either glass or a slight air, absolutely perfect. The energy is moderate to strong (684-868). This is a dream window for a dawn patrol.

Things start to get a bit messy from Wednesday, August 5th through Sunday, August 9th. The swell builds, hitting 5ft to 7ft from the S, but the wind turns cross-shore and strong, up to 18 mph. The combined energy gets very strong (up to 3050), but the chop will be a problem. For paddle surfing, it’s going to be average. If you’re into kiting, this setup is going to look way more interesting than trying to paddle out.

Monday morning, August 10th is a bit of a transition day, with the swell dropping to 5ft and the wind easing. But the real second standout is Tuesday, August 11th. The morning brings a 5ft swell from the SSE with a very long period of 21 seconds. The wind is offshore from the ESE, a gentle breeze, and the energy is very strong (2800). This is going to be a clean, powerful, and long-period gem. The afternoon is also a standout, with a 6ft S swell, offshore wind, and very strong energy (3054). This is a day for the more experienced.

Wednesday, August 12th through Friday morning, August 14th keep the quality high. The swell is between 5ft and 7ft from the S and SSE, with periods of 14-16 seconds. Winds are light, glassy, or cross-off. The energy is strong (1361-2317). This is a long stretch of excellent surf. The swell is big enough to get fun, but over 5ft it might be a push for beginners.

Saturday morning, August 15th sees a drop back to 5ft from the SSW with a 18-second period and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (1361). A lovely way to finish the run.

The last day, Sunday morning, August 16th, is a 4ft SSW swell under a cross-shore wind. It’s just okay.

Overall, the best of the best is Sunday morning, August 2nd for that clean, long-period offshore flow, and the Tuesday, August 11th sessions for the power and size. The rest of the first week and a half is solid. The second week has some great options, but the longer-range call on the wind is always a bit less certain.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the N by Thu morning).

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High Tide
7:52AM1.15m
8:23PM0.92m
8:20AM1.11m
8:53PM0.96m
8:47AM1.05m
9:26PM1.00m
9:17AM0.97m
10:03PM1.01m
9:51AM0.87m
10:49PM1.01m
10:33AM0.76m
11:48PM1.00m
11:33AM0.64m
1:06AM1.00m
Low Tide
2:09PM0.06m
2:00AM0.15m
2:37PM0.05m
2:39AM0.17m
3:06PM0.05m
3:22AM0.20m
3:37PM0.07m
4:09AM0.24m
4:12PM0.10m
5:04AM0.29m
4:52PM0.14m
6:14AM0.33m
5:43PM0.18m
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Information about the Pitstops Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pitstops provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pitstops can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pitstops surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Pitstops) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pitstops may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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