Surf Forecasts:
Pitstops surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, S swell with 1,201 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s 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 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pitstops over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Pitstops. This reef break is a consistent little beginner-friendly spot, but we’ve got a mixed bag coming over the next couple of weeks. Water temp is sitting at 86°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing wild. The optimum swell direction is southwest, and that’s exactly what we’re seeing for most of the good windows.
First up, Saturday the 18th afternoon – some clouds, glassy, and a small 2.6ft SSW swell with a 14-second period. Combined energy is 294, so it’s weak but clean. Not a standout, but okay for a beginner paddle.
Sunday the 19th is a write-off – risk of thunderstorms, onshore and cross winds, poor surf. Skip it.
Monday the 20th brings a solid pulse. Morning is marginal with a 4.6ft S swell at 17 seconds, but the wind is light cross. The afternoon though – glassy, 4.6ft S swell, 16-second period, and combined energy of 1062 – that’s moderate-to-strong energy. The waves will be clean and have some push. This is a good option, but the swell direction is south, not the optimum southwest, so it won’t be
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 233 | 243 | 229 | 173 | 1039 | 1174 | 1004 | 954 | 691 | 573 | 356 | 215 | 161 | 110 | 343 | 478 | 506 | 615 | 537 | 443 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | 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 | 9:33PM0.98m | 9:36AM1.08m | 10:20PM0.99m | 10:16AM0.95m | 11:08PM0.97m | 10:58AM0.82m | 00:00AM0.95m | 11:45AM0.69m | 00:59AM0.92m | 12:52PM0.59m | 2:05AM0.90m | 2:22PM0.53m | 3:11AM0.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:10AM0.17m | 3:45PM0.08m | 3:58AM0.25m | 4:17PM0.13m | 4:49AM0.33m | 4:50PM0.18m | 5:46AM0.39m | 5:26PM0.23m | 7:00AM0.43m | 6:10PM0.27m | 8:57AM0.42m | 7:07PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | 2 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | 5 | 2 | 21 | — | — | 12 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | S 19 | SW 15 | S 17 |
| kJ | 233 | 243 | 229 | 173 | 1039 | 1174 | 1004 | 954 | 691 | 573 | 356 | 215 | 161 | 110 | 42 | 73 | 18 | 27 | 35 | 86 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 12 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | WNW 9 | S 20 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 9 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | S 18 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 49 | 57 | 42 | 41 | 193 | 72 | 45 | 31 | 16 | 7 | 25 | 52 | 46 | 61 | 12 | 14 | 25 | 8 | 57 | 38 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 21 | S 18 | NW 7 | SSE 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | SSW 20 | WNW 10 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | S 20 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 12 | 11 | 9 | 155 | 8 | 32 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 37 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 37 | 43 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 4 | N 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 25 | 29 | — | — | — | 36 | 66 | 88 | 120 | 111 | 93 | 343 | 478 | 506 | 615 | 537 | 443 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 378 | 6 | 113 | 0 | 154 |
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The above surf forecast table for Pitstops provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pitstops can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pitstops surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Pitstops) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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