Pitstops Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, but this time in feet and miles. Let’s break down the next two weeks at Pitstops.

We’re starting slow, but there’s some real good stuff ahead. Water temp is about 85°, which is normal for this time of year.

Monday morning the 27th kicks off with a clean 3ft SSE swell, light cross-off breeze, and a combined energy of 287. It’s not big, but it’s rideable. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross breeze, so hit it early.

Tuesday morning the 28th is similar – 3ft, clean cross-off, energy up to 352. Tuesday afternoon drops to 3ft with a light cross breeze, still surfable.

Wednesday morning the 29th is a treat – glassy, 2ft SSW groundswell with a very long 15 second period, energy at 294. That long period will make the waves feel better than the height suggests. The afternoon picks up to 2ft, still clean.

Thursday the 30th gets interesting. Morning has 3ft SSW groundswell with a 19 second period, giving you 635 energy. The afternoon is even better: 3ft, 18 seconds, very good conditions, energy at 672. Light cross-off winds keep it clean.

Friday the 31st is a touch smaller at 3ft in the morning, but still with a 17 second period and 523 energy. The afternoon gets wind-affected, stick to the morning.

Saturday the 1st of August is a standout. Morning has 3ft SSW groundswell, 17 seconds, and 706 energy – very good conditions, light cross-off. The afternoon holds clean at 3ft.

Sunday the 2nd is the real gem. Morning is glassy, 4ft S groundswell with a 19 second period, and the energy jumps to 1171. That’s a serious pulse. The afternoon gets a bit of a cross breeze, but the morning session will be unforgettable.

Monday the 3rd keeps the good times rolling with glassy conditions, 4ft S swell, 15 second period, and 680 energy. The afternoon is also glassy with 4ft. Both sessions are a go.

Tuesday the 4th has 4ft S swell, 16 seconds, and 864 energy, but the wind is a bit cross on the morning and onshore in the afternoon, so it’s more average.

Wednesday the 5th sees a big jump in energy – 4ft but with a 20 second period, giving you 1669 combined energy. The wind is a bit tricky, though, with cross and cross-on conditions.

The real highlight for experienced surfers comes on Thursday the 6th of August. Morning is completely glassy, 5ft S groundswell, 17 seconds, and 1567 energy. Excellent conditions. The afternoon is also glassy with the same size and period. This is the best of the whole run.

Friday the 7th holds 5ft S swell, 16 seconds, and 1190 energy in the morning, clean cross-off. The afternoon is even better with 1476 energy and excellent conditions.

Saturday the 8th is another big day. Morning has 6ft S swell, 20 second period, and a massive 2935 energy – clean offshore wind. The afternoon jumps to 7ft, 19 seconds, and 3832 energy. This is getting big, so only for experienced surfers. The wind stays clean.

Sunday the 9th is still solid at 8ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze, making it more challenging. Energy is still high at 3387 and 2998, but the quality drops.

Monday the 10th has 6ft S swell, 16 seconds, 1737 energy, with a moderate breeze in the morning and a gentler breeze in the afternoon. The afternoon is actually excellent, with 1649 energy.

Tuesday the 11th winds down with 6ft in the morning, 14 second period, and 1302 energy, but the wind is a moderate breeze, so it’s more average. Afternoon is similar at 5ft.

Best on offer: Thursday the 6th of August – glassy, 5ft, 17 second period, and 1567 energy. The absolute standout. Saturday the 8th of August is also a monster for experts with 7ft and 3832 energy. Pitstops is a reef, so it handles the long period swells beautifully. Crowds are often possible here, so get there early for the best of it.

Rusty.

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