Pitstops Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Straight off the bat, this is a solid run of surf for the reef. The swell direction is locked in from the SSW, which is just what this spot wants. We’ve got a long-period groundswell pushing in, so the waves will have that extra punch and shape, but remember, this kind of energy can straighten out at some spots – at a reef like Pitstops, it’s a beauty. The water temp is sitting at 85°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real action kicks off Tuesday afternoon, 1st September. Swell is already 5ft from the SSW with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy is strong at 1218. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze, so conditions should be clean. It’s a solid start, though the afternoon thunderstorms could be a buzzkill.

Wednesday morning, 2nd September, is a ripper. The swell drops a touch to 4ft, but the period is still a long 16 seconds, and the energy is still robust at 863. The wind is a gentle cross-off breeze, so the surface will be glassy. This is a standout session for the week – clean, lined-up waves perfect for a beginner-friendly reef, though you might be sharing it as crowds are often around.

Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th stay fun with waist-to-chest high SSW swell, 3ft to 3ft, and periods around 13 to 15 seconds. The wind is light and offshore or cross-off, so the surface will be clean. It’s not huge, but it’s consistent and well-shaped.

The weekend sees a slight bump in energy. Saturday the 5th has 3ft swell from the south with a very long 17-second period, and the energy hits 819 in the afternoon. Light cross-off winds keep it clean. Sunday the 6th is a bit windier with 15-19 mph cross-off breezes, which will chop things up a little, but the swell is still there.

Here’s the real standout: Tuesday the 8th of September. The morning has 3ft S swell, 19-second period, and energy of 1095. The wind is light, and by the afternoon it goes glassy with a 3 mph breeze. The swell builds to 4ft and the energy is 1186. This is the best of the whole forecast – clean, powerful, long-period groundswell. If you can get out of work, do it.

The following week drops off a bit. The swell hangs around 3ft to 4ft from the SSW, with periods of 15 to 16 seconds. The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, which will put a bit of texture on the surface. The glassy conditions return on the 13th and 16th, with the 16th September morning looking nice – 4ft SSW swell, 15-second period, energy of 871, and glassy calm winds. A solid option for a mid-week paddle.

Overall, the first week is the best, with the 2nd and the 8th being the true standouts. The second week has some good windows but less consistent wind. Don’t sleep on the glassy mornings.

Rusty

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