Pitstops Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break it down in feet and miles.

From Wednesday, September 9, through the start, it's a slow burn. The first few days (Wednesday 9th to Friday 11th) are nothing to write home about – chest-high waves, 3ft to 5ft from the south-southwest, but the wind is a cross-off SSE breeze, and there's a risk of thunderstorms. Water temp is a warm 85°, a bit above the norm. The surf is just marginal. Not worth rushing.

Saturday September 12 is where it gets good. The morning has a lull at 3ft, but the period is a very long 20 seconds—proper groundswell. The light breeze is cross-off. By afternoon, we get a jump: 4ft from the SSW with a 19-second period, light SSE air, and the combined energy is strong. Clean conditions. This is a standout window for experienced surfers. The reef at Pitstops will love that long period.

Sunday 13th through Monday 14th sees the swell drop back to 4ft, with period at 16-17 seconds. Still rideable, but the wind is up to 12 mph from the SSE, and the energy is moderate. Marginal.

Tuesday 15th through Thursday 17th is more of the same: 4ft to 4ft, moderate energy, wind either cross-off or turning cross with a chop. The vibe is flat.

Then the second week looks promising, but it's a cautious call. Friday September 18 morning has a light breeze and 4ft SSW swell, clean. Saturday September 19 afternoon is a standout: 4ft from the SSW, 18-second period, and offshore wind from the ESE at 9 mph. Clean, offshore, groundswell. Energy is strong.

Sunday September 20 morning might be the pick: 5ft SSW, 16-second period, clean conditions with a gentle breeze. Energy is strong. That's solid for intermediate to advanced surfers. Tuesday September 22 and Wednesday September 23 also have excellent windows: Tuesday afternoon has 4ft from the S with a 20-second period and light air, strong energy. Wednesday afternoon has 5ft S swell, 16 seconds, light breeze, strong energy. Both clean.

Finally, Thursday September 24 morning is the biggest of the run: 6ft S swell, 18-second period, cross-off wind, and very strong energy. That's big—not for beginners. The afternoon drops to 6ft, but the wind swings cross, so it's a bit less clean.

Crowds at Pitstops are often, so expect company on the good days. The reef is very consistent.

The standout days are Saturday September 12 afternoon and Saturday September 19 afternoon. The long-range stuff (September 22-24) is promising but less certain.

Rusty.

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