Pitstops Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s get into it.

So the window opens with a bit of a wait. Thursday and Friday have some small stuff, but the real action kicks in from the weekend. The main spot is Pitstops, a reef break that loves a SSW swell, and it’s got a good run ahead.

Thursday and Friday are a warm-up – waves around 3 to 4ft from the SSW, with a long 16 to 17-second period. Wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but there’s storm risk around. The energy is moderate to strong, reading 950 to 1169. Water temp is a warm 85°F, about average for this time of year.

Now Saturday morning, the 12th, is where it gets interesting. Swell drops a touch to 3ft, but the period stretches to a very long 20 seconds – that’s pure groundswell. With a light cross-off breeze, the waves will be clean, but that long period might make the reef break a bit too straight. The combined energy is strong at 991. Saturday afternoon, the swell jumps to 4ft with a 19-second period, and energy rockets up to 1617 – that’s strong. Wind goes cross, so expect a little texture.

Sunday the 13th into Monday the 14th is the standout window. Consistent 4 to 5ft SSW swell, periods around 15 to 17 seconds, and the wind stays cross-off. That’s clean, fun, head-high waves with plenty of power. Energy readings are solid, between 793 and 1182, so moderate to strong. For the experienced surfer, this is the best on offer – good shape, clean faces, and the reef will be working. Crowds are likely here, so be ready.

Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th are a bit more marginal, with similar size but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze, still cross-off, but energy dips a little. Still surfable.

Then, a standout alert for Thursday the 17th morning. Swell at 4ft from the SSW, period 14 seconds, and energy jumps back up to 1486 – that’s strong. Clean conditions with a gentle cross-off breeze. The report calls this excellent for experienced surfers, and I’d agree. That’s a morning to be out there.

After that, the second week settles into a nice, reliable rhythm. From the 18th to the 25th, you’ve got consistent 3ft to 5ft SSW swell, with periods from 13 to 17 seconds. Winds are mostly light to gentle, often cross-off or offshore. Energy stays moderate to strong. A real highlight is the 20th and 21st – morning offshore winds from the ESE, clean 4 to 5ft waves, and moderate energy. On the 23rd, Wednesday morning, it goes glassy with a SSW wind – that’s a rare treat, and the swell is a solid 4ft with a 16-second period and strong energy of 1218. Perfect conditions.

Late in the run, on the 25th, it’s still good – 3 to 4ft, clean, gentle breeze. All in all, Pitstops is the spot, and this stretch has plenty of quality, especially for those who can handle a reef break. The long period swells mean the waves will have shape and power, but they’ll be lining up best here.

Stay stoked. - Rusty

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