Pitstops Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. It’s all about one spot – Pitstops – and it’s got a solid run of swell lined up for us.

We’ve got a consistent pulse of south swell rolling in, starting from Monday the 10th of August. The combined wave energy is strong, sitting between 1770 and 2357 (moderate to strong energy), with a solid 5ft to 5ft of swell. The period on Monday morning is a short 14 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but by the afternoon that period jumps to 20 seconds – that’s a nice groundswell pushing in, giving the waves some real shape and power. It’s a reef break, so that long period will line up nicely. The wind is a light cross-off, so the surface will stay clean. This one is a beginner-friendly spot, but Monday is right on the edge of that 5ft mark, so it’s more for the confident crew.

Now, the real standout window kicks off on Tuesday the 11th of August. We’re looking at 7ft of south swell with a 18-second period. That’s expert territory – over 8ft is for experts, but 7ft with that kind of period is still a big, powerful wave. The combined energy hits 3580 (strong to very strong). The wind is a light cross-off from the southeast, keeping it clean. This is the best day of the whole run, without a doubt. The waves will have serious punch and the reef will handle that long-period energy perfectly. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

Wednesday the 12th drops a little to 6ft, but still a solid 16-second period and clean cross-off wind. Good follow-up day for experienced surfers.

The run stays solid through to the end of the week. Friday the 14th of August is another banger, with 7ft of south-southeast swell and a 16-second period. The wind goes glassy light in the afternoon, so expect some mirror-like faces. Combined energy is 2805 – strong stuff. Saturday the 15th holds at 5ft but with a risk of thunderstorms – the wind stays clean, though.

By Sunday the 16th of August, we get a special treat: glassy conditions in the morning with a 5ft south swell and a 16-second period. That’s about as clean as it gets. The energy is a bit lower at 1143 (moderate), but for a relaxed session on a smaller board, this is a gem.

After that, the swell tapers off into the second week. The 18th of August brings a nice 5ft south-southwest swell with a 19-second period – very long period, so the sets will be spaced out, but the waves will be well-shaped. The 19th and 20th see a return of 7ft and 6ft swells, but the wind stays cross-off and clean.

Through the 21st to the 25th of August, it’s a steady 4ft to 6ft of south swell, with good conditions but nothing that jumps out like that first week. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a normal wetsuit is fine.

So, to sum it up: Tuesday the 11th of August is the absolute standout – big, powerful, clean south swell for experts. Sunday the 16th of August is the hidden gem for a glassy, smaller session. Don’t sleep on that Friday the 14th afternoon either, when the wind drops to nothing. Get out there.

Rusty.

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