Pitstops Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ve got a really interesting run of swell headed our way at Pitstops. It’s a reef break that’s very consistent, exposed to S-SSW swells, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot. The water temperature is sitting at 85°F with a 1°F anomaly, so it’s pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – warm, tropical, no surprises there.

The first few days are pretty quiet. Sunday the 16th has some small, weak swell around 3ft to 4ft from the south with a 15-second period, but the wind is cross and there’s a risk of thunderstorms, so the surf is marginal. The combined energy is in the moderate range (646 and 537), so not really worth paddling out for. Monday the 17th is a little cleaner with cross-off winds and a bit smaller – 2ft and 14 seconds – but still pretty small. The energy drops to 335 and 439, so it’s really just a tiny, weak wave.

Things start to change on Tuesday the 18th. The morning brings a 5ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the energy jumps to 1426 – now we’re talking. The wind is cross-off and clean, though there’s a risk of storms. The afternoon is similar, with energy up to 1936, but the wind turns a little cross. Still, this is the first real window of decent surf.

Now, Wednesday the 19th morning is where it gets interesting. A 7ft SSW swell with an 18-second period delivers strong energy at 2418, and the wind is clean cross-off. This is excellent for experienced surfers – the size is getting up there, beyond the beginner sweet spot. The afternoon sees a bump to 7ft from the south at 17 seconds, but the wind goes cross with some chop, so the morning is the standout.

Thursday the 20th is another solid day. The morning has 7ft S swell, 16 seconds, clean cross-off winds, and energy at 2160. The afternoon is even better: 6ft SSW swell, 16 seconds, and the forecast says excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers, with energy at 1707. This is one of the best windows of the whole run.

Friday the 21st keeps the good vibes going. The morning has 5ft S swell, 15 seconds, clean, energy at 1828. The afternoon is a gem: 4ft S swell, long 18-second period, clean cross-off, and energy at 1781 – excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The long period is great for this reef, giving proper shape and power.

Saturday the 22nd morning is still clean with 6ft S swell, 16 seconds, and energy at 1579, but the afternoon turns a bit lumpy with 12 mph cross winds and chop. Sunday the 23rd is back to clean, with 5ft S swell, 14 seconds, and very good conditions. The energy is moderate at 1018 and 1052.

Monday the 24th morning has a 4ft S swell with a very long 18-second period, clean cross-off, and energy at 1124 – this is a sneaky good session for a reef break, as the long period really suits the setup. The afternoon gets a bit cross and messy though.

The rest of the week from Tuesday the 25th onward sees smaller, cleaner waves, mostly in the 3ft to 4ft range, with periods from 13 to 18 seconds. The energy is moderate to weak, between 392 and 859. The winds are mostly light, cross-off, and clean – perfect for logging or longboarding. The 31st of August morning has a standout: 5ft SSW swell, 16 seconds, light offshore ENE wind, clear skies, and energy at 1910 – excellent for experienced surfers, but the afternoon goes cross again.

The best on offer in this whole forecast is Wednesday 19th morning – that 7ft SSW swell at 18 seconds, clean cross-off, and 2418 energy is a proper session. Also Thursday 20th afternoon and Friday 21st afternoon are both top-tier, with excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The long-period swells are perfect for this reef, so don’t sleep on the sneaky Monday 24th morning either.

Rusty.

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