Pitstops Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Pitstops over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a slow start, but don’t let that fool you – this run shapes up to be a real treat, especially for those who like clean, glassy conditions. The early part of the week is a bit of a write-off for any real quality, with small, cross-off swell and moderate energy. But patience pays off, and from the end of July through to the middle of August, we’ve got a proper run of glassy mornings and some solid groundswell.

The surf kicks off Sunday 26 July, but it’s a bit of a struggle. We’re looking at 5ft SSE swell at 10 seconds, but the wind is a cross-off at 20 km/h, and the combined energy is moderate (518). The water temp is a warm 85.8°, which is about normal for this time of year. Monday sees the swell drop to 3.6ft, and the energy eases off (336), still with that cross-off wind. It’s not until Monday afternoon that the forecast starts to lift a little, but it’s still very small.

Now, Tuesday 28 July is the first real glimpse of hope. The morning is clean with a light breeze, 3.3ft SSE swell, and the energy is still moderate (325). The wind is cross-off, so it’s rideable, but we’re waiting for the real magic.

Wednesday 29 July is where it gets interesting. The morning is glassy – dead flat calm wind – with a 1.6ft SSW swell, but check this out: the period is 15 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and the energy is decent (296) for such a small wave. It’s a sign of things to come. The afternoon gets a bit lumpy, but that morning window is a gem.

The real standout starts on Thursday 30 July. The morning is clean with 2.6ft SSW swell, but the period jumps to 19 seconds – that’s very long-period groundswell. The energy is now strong (635). By the afternoon, it’s even better: 3ft SSW at 18 seconds, with a combined energy of 705 (strong). The wind is a gentle cross-off, making for clean, lined-up waves. This is the kind of day where you feel the ocean breathing.

Friday 31 July keeps the good times rolling with 3.3ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, and the energy is strong (604). The wind is light, cross-off – perfect for a long session.

But the absolute best of the best lands on Saturday 1 August. The morning is glassy, with a 3.3ft SSW swell at 17 seconds. The energy is pumping at 712 (strong). The water is glassy, the wind is nothing, and the waves will be clean and hollow. This is a must-paddle morning. The afternoon turns onshore, so get out early.

Sunday 2 August is another world-class morning. Glassy conditions, 3.6ft S swell at 19 seconds, and the energy is very strong (990). That’s a lot of power for a 3.6ft wave. The afternoon is also glassy with 3ft S swell at 18 seconds (772). This is a two-session day if you can handle it.

From Monday 3 August through to Friday 7 August, the swell hangs in, but the wind gets tricky. Monday morning is glassy with 3.6ft S swell at 15 seconds, but the afternoon turns onshore. Tuesday 4 August has a glassy afternoon window with 3.6ft S swell at 13 seconds (577). Wednesday 5 August is a beauty: glassy morning, 3.9ft S swell at 12 seconds, and energy is very strong (802). The afternoon is clean with cross-off wind.

Then we hit the big one: Thursday 6 August morning. 5ft S swell at 17 seconds, energy is a massive 1281 (very strong). The wind is offshore from the east at 10 km/h. This is a big, powerful, clean groundswell. The afternoon is glassy with 4.3ft S swell. This is the best of the whole run – a true standout for experienced surfers.

Friday 7 August is a write-off with onshore wind and choppy conditions. Ignore it.

The final weekend, Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August, finishes strong. Saturday has a clean morning with 3.6ft S swell at 17 seconds (842) and a stronger afternoon with 4.3ft S swell at 17 seconds (1126). Sunday is clean both sessions with 4.3ft and 3.9ft S swell, periods around 15 seconds, and light cross-off wind.

The last day, Monday 10 August, is a beautiful, clean, long-period coda: 3ft and 2.3ft S swell, periods up to 20 seconds, with light wind and strong energy (743 and 738). A perfect way to wrap it up.

So, the standout days are definitively the mornings of Thursday 6 August and Saturday 1 August. Both have glassy conditions, proper groundswell, strong energy, and

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