Surf Forecasts:
Pitstops surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, S swell with 1,947 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pitstops in the next 16 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pitstops over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here again. Pitstops is the only break we’re looking at for the next 16 days. It’s a reef break that breaks very consistently, so you can usually find something. The water temp is about 85°F, which is average for this time of year.
First decent surf kicks off Friday morning, August 21st. A 5ft SSW groundswell with a 15-second period, cross-off wind from the SE at 9 mph. Wave energy is moderate-to-strong at 1586. It’s clean but tide could be a factor. The same afternoon gets a bit smaller and bumpier with 4ft S swell and cross-shore winds.
Saturday the 22nd brings a bigger pulse: 6ft S swell at 16 seconds, cross-off SE wind at 12 mph, and 1732 energy. That’s getting into expert territory. Beginners will want to skip it.
Sunday the 23rd backs off to 4ft in the morning and 3ft in the afternoon. The afternoon has a super long 19-second S swell that will wrap nicely into the reef. Clean and mellow.
Monday and Tuesday are smaller, with waves around 3ft to 4ft. Nothing exciting, energy drops into the 700s.
Thursday the 27th morning is a sleeper: only 2ft of swell but with a 20-second period from the SSW, light 6 mph winds, and 833 energy. It’ll be glassy and lined up. If you can time the sets, this is a good one.
The real standout is Tuesday, September 1st. Morning is glassy with 5 mph easterly wind, and a 6ft SSW groundswell at 18 seconds. Wave energy is 1886. The comment says “excellent for experienced surfers.” That’s the money day. Afternoon stays at 6ft with a light cross-off. Expect crowds because Pitstops often has company, but it’ll be worth it.
Wednesday September 2nd keeps it going with 5ft to 6ft SSW swells, light winds, and clean conditions. Still strong.
After that, the surf fades. Thursday the 3rd offers 4ft, clean. Friday the 4th morning has a shorter 4ft SSE swell, and by afternoon the wind swings SW onshore, making it choppy and poor. Saturday the 5th bounces back with a 4ft, 18-second S swell and clean morning winds.
Best stretch is from Thursday August 27th through Wednesday September 2nd. The absolute best is Tuesday September 1st – glassy, solid, and clean for experienced surfers. Don’t miss it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1092 | 891 | 1667 | 1723 | 1102 | 1045 | 646 | 605 | 613 | 513 | 868 | 636 | 653 | 508 | 388 | 295 | 290 | 256 | 395 | 826 | 1091 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:12AM0.54m | 1:11AM0.83m | 1:42PM0.47m | 2:40AM0.84m | 3:35PM0.50m | 3:50AM0.89m | 4:38PM0.57m | 4:41AM0.96m | 5:20PM0.66m | 5:22AM1.04m | 5:55PM0.75m | 5:56AM1.10m | 6:25PM0.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:08PM0.27m | 7:39AM0.44m | 6:07PM0.33m | 11:09AM0.38m | 7:37PM0.37m | 11:22AM0.31m | 9:14PM0.35m | 11:36AM0.25m | 10:20PM0.29m | 11:54AM0.19m | 11:09PM0.23m | 12:15PM0.13m | 11:50PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 1092 | 724 | 1667 | 1723 | 1102 | 1045 | 646 | 447 | 480 | 513 | 868 | 636 | 653 | 508 | 388 | 295 | 290 | 256 | 387 | 826 | 1091 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | S 24 | S 18 | S 19 | S 19 | S 18 | S 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | — |
| kJ | 472 | 891 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 101 | 362 | 605 | 613 | 222 | 10 | 10 | 75 | 73 | 67 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 395 | 229 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 16 | — | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | WNW 8 | S 16 | — | SSE 8 | — | W 10 | — | — | W 8 | SSW 18 | S 24 | S 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — |
| kJ | 22 | 22 | 5 | — | 55 | 158 | 7 | 45 | — | 14 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 31 | 11 | 104 | 51 | 67 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | — | SSE 5 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | — | — | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 15 | 18 | — | 28 | — | 66 | 64 | 55 | 60 | 69 | 78 | — | — | — | — | 47 | — | — | — | 66 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 378 | 0 | 6 | 378 | 0 | 6 | 113 | 0 | 6 | 378 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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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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