Pitstops Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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