Pitstops Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and after looking over the charts for Pitstops, there’s some real juice in the water across this 16-day stretch. We’re looking at a persistent run of long-period SSW groundswell, and if you time it right, you’ll be in for some proper sessions. Water temp is 85°, about 0.9° warmer than average for now – nothing wild, just a little extra warmth.

Kicking off Monday the 14th morning, we’ve got a clean 4ft SSW swell with a 16-second period – that’s real groundswell, plenty of push, and the long lulls between sets make paddling out easier. Combined energy is 911 (moderate), and a gentle cross-off breeze keeps the surface smooth. A solid, fun wave for the early session. Monday afternoon sees the swell nudge up to 5ft, still clean, but the tide gets a bit weird.

Tuesday the 15th morning holds similar 4ft SSW swell, period drops to 15 seconds – still solid – and cross-off winds keep it tidy. Afternoon gets a cross-shore breeze and a little chop, so the morning is your call.

Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th are a bit weaker – swell drops to 4ft to 4ft, mornings are clean, but energy is lower (578 to 683). The sea breeze messes up afternoons.

Friday the 18th is a dud – swell down to 3ft, messy winds, poor surf. Stay dry.

Now, Saturday the 19th morning is a standout. We’ve got 4ft SSW groundswell with an 18-second period – that’s *very* long period, deep ocean energy – and combined energy jumps to 1699 (strong). Best part? Offshore wind from the E at 9 mph, leaving the surface glassy and clean. This is one for experienced surfers – that long period will wrap around the reef, and the offshore will hold it up beautifully. Crowds can be *often* at Pitstops, so get there early. It’s a very consistent break, so waves keep coming.

Sunday the 20th through Monday the 21st brings the swell back to 5ft, energy in the 912 to 1143 range (moderate to strong). Mornings are clean with light cross-off breezes. A good run.

The middle of the second week (22nd to 24th) goes quiet – swell drops to 2ft to 3ft, energy weakens, and mid-week gets blown out by moderate breezes. Not much going on.

But then – Friday the 25th afternoon: a new pulse of 3ft S swell with a 20-second period, combined energy of 1224 (strong). That’s heavy groundswell, very long period.

Saturday the 26th is a big one – 6ft S swell with a 17-second period, combined energy of 2524 (very strong). That’s pumping, powerful, and only for experienced surfers. Morning is clean with cross-off winds, afternoon gets a bit of cross-shore chop.

Sunday the 27th morning: 4ft S swell, clean, light offshore from the E – a really fun, relaxed wave.

Monday the 28th morning is the final standout. We’ve got 5ft S groundswell with a 17-second period, combined energy of 1735 (strong), and glassy conditions with a NE breeze at 3 mph. That means flat, mirror-like water. Excellent for experienced surfers, and the long period will work a treat on the reef. Crowds are possible (often), but a Monday morning might give you a bit more room.

Tuesday the 29th winds down with 3ft S swell, 15-second period, light breezes, and clean conditions – a mellow finish.

Bottom line: Saturday the 19th morning and Monday the 28th morning are your best bets – both offer clean, offshore or glassy conditions with long-period groundswell. Expert-friendly, but deadly if you know what you’re doing.

Rusty.

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