Surf Forecasts:
Pitstops surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,302 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with S 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pitstops in the next 16 days are 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pitstops over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the surf at Pitstops, a reef break that picks up south-west swell pretty well. Water temp is about 85°, which is normal for this time of year.
Tuesday afternoon kicks things off with a 4ft south swell, 14-second period, but that cross wind messes it up. Not worth it.
Wednesday morning is your first real chance. Glassy conditions, no wind, and a clean 3ft south swell (13 seconds). The energy is moderate (455), but the clean face will make it fun. Afternoon gets bumpy again with thunderstorms, so go early.
Thursday and Friday are the standouts. Thursday morning has a 3ft SSW groundswell with a 19-second period – that’s some serious push. Energy is strong at (1063). Thursday afternoon jumps to 5ft with an 18-second period, and the energy hits (1702). Winds are light and cross-offshore. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Friday morning has 5ft SSW swell (16 seconds), still clean with energy at (1129). Friday afternoon is 4ft and still clean. This is your best two-day stretch.
Saturday and Sunday drop to 2ft to 3ft, but still clean with long periods. Fun for a longboard or a cruise. Energy is moderate (463 to 698).
Monday and Tuesday (1st September) pick back up. Consistent 4ft to 5ft SSW swell, 16 to 18-second periods, and clean cross-offshore winds. Energy in the 1200s. Another top-tier window.
Wednesday the 2nd sees a slight drop, with afternoon chop. Thursday the 3rd has clean 3ft SSW swell with light offshore winds in the morning.
From Friday the 4th into the weekend of the 5th, winds pick up to a moderate breeze (12 mph). The swell is still rideable but not the best. The 5th has some 5ft SSE swell with a short 12-second period – a bit messy.
Looking out to 9th September, Wednesday morning looks special. Glassy, a 5ft SSW groundswell with a 19-second period, energy at (1587). That’s a great call for experienced surfers, but it’s over a week away – promising, but keep an eye on it.
Best bets: Thursday 27th August afternoon and Friday 28th August morning. Crowds are possible here, so get there early. There’s surf nearly every day, so you won’t miss out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 508 | 383 | 361 | 290 | 215 | 664 | 1175 | 1201 | 1038 | 806 | 536 | 443 | 308 | 236 | 343 | 424 | 651 | 842 | 1038 | 1125 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:20PM0.66m | 5:22AM1.04m | 5:55PM0.75m | 5:56AM1.10m | 6:25PM0.85m | 6:27AM1.13m | 6:54PM0.94m | 6:56AM1.14m | 7:22PM1.02m | 7:25AM1.12m | 7:50PM1.08m | 7:53AM1.07m | 8:20PM1.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:20PM0.29m | 11:54AM0.19m | 11:09PM0.23m | 12:15PM0.13m | 11:50PM0.17m | 12:39PM0.08m | 00:29AM0.13m | 1:04PM0.04m | 1:07AM0.09m | 1:31PM0.01m | 1:45AM0.08m | 1:59PM0.00m | 2:24AM0.09m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
mm | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 508 | 383 | 361 | 290 | 62 | 664 | 1175 | 1201 | 1038 | 806 | 536 | 443 | 308 | 236 | 290 | 424 | 651 | 842 | 1038 | 1125 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SSW 18 | S 22 | SW 22 | SSE 7 | SSW 21 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 54 | 60 | 62 | 48 | 215 | 305 | 463 | 94 | 12 | 11 | 107 | 9 | 20 | 72 | 343 | 79 | 92 | 280 | 238 | 108 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | S 24 | SSW 12 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | S 26 | SSW 22 | SSW 22 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 12 | W 10 | S 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 7 | 32 | 11 | 115 | 28 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 13 | 49 | 92 | 65 | 163 | 106 | 74 | 7 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 66 | 64 | — | 79 | 99 | 101 | 110 | 86 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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