Pitstops Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run ahead of us at Pitstops, a reef setup that's about as consistent as they come. The water’s sitting at a warm 85°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The action kicks off Wednesday morning, 29th July. We’re looking at a clean 2ft swell out of the SSW, with a very long period of 15 seconds giving it some real grunt. The wind is light and cross-offshore, making for a clean, inviting wave. The combined energy is moderate (359), so expect some decent push. This is a beginner-friendly spot, so it’s a great place to get a feel for things.

Thursday, 30th July, is a real standout. Morning brings clean 3ft SSW swell, and the period jumps to 19 seconds – that’s groundswell territory. The energy is ramping up (635). By the afternoon, we’re seeing 3ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, and the energy is pumping (671). The wind stays light and cross-off, so the waves will be clean and well-shaped. This is the pick of the first few days.

Friday, 31st July, holds clean 3ft SSW swell in the morning, with a 17-second period. The afternoon sees a slight bump to 3ft, but with a risk of t-storms and a 16-second period. Still, the cross-off wind keeps it rideable. The energy is strong all day (665 and 633).

Saturday morning, 1st August, is another gem. The swell is 3ft from the SSW, the period is a long 17 seconds, and the wind is barely a whisper, cross-off. The energy is strong (727). The afternoon turns a bit tricky with a cross-shore wind and some chop, so get your session in early.

Sunday, 2nd August, gets back to it. Morning is clean with 3ft S swell, an 18-second period, and cross-off wind. The energy is building (885). The afternoon is the real highlight of the week: 4ft S swell, a 19-second period, and light cross-off wind. The energy is cracking (902). This is the best wave on offer for the first week.

We then have a bit of a mixed bag. Monday and Tuesday (3rd and 4th August) have decent swell around 4ft to 4ft, but Monday afternoon gets a bit messy with cross-shore wind. Tuesday, however, is magic. The morning and afternoon are both glassy, with a 4ft S swell and a 16-second period. The energy is solid (880 and 769). That glassy wind is a major plus.

Wednesday, 5th August, sees the wind shift onshore, making conditions marginal. The swell is 3ft, but the quality drops. The afternoon has a 20-second period, which is very long, but with onshore wind, it’s not worth the paddle.

Thursday, 6th August, the swell jumps to 5ft, but the wind is cross-shore, creating chop. The energy is strong (1302), but the conditions are poor for paddle surfing. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than a regular surf.

Now, into the second week, the standout is Friday morning, 7th August. The swell is 5ft from the S, with a 16-second period and a clean, cross-off wind. The energy is huge (1413). This is an excellent session for experienced surfers. It’s a bit big for beginners.

Saturday and Sunday, 8th and 9th August, offer clean waves with offshore and cross-off wind, with swell around 4ft to 4ft. Good, solid, consistent surf.

Then, Monday morning, 10th August, it’s on. The swell hits 7ft from the SSE, with a 14-second period, and clean cross-off wind. The energy is massive (2483). This is for experts only. The afternoon drops to 4ft but with an 18-second period and light wind; a completely different feel.

The final days, 11th to 13th August, keep the swell solid at 6ft to 7ft, but the wind picks up, making conditions marginal. The energy stays high, but it’s a rougher ride. For the experienced crew, there are still windows, but it’s not the cleanest.

Overall, the best sessions are Thursday afternoon the 30th, Sunday afternoon the 2nd, and Tuesday morning the 4th for the first week. For the second week, Friday morning the 7th and Monday morning the 10th are the standouts, but they’re for the experienced crew.

Stay frothy,
Rusty

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