Pitstops Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

We've only got one spot in the mix this time: Pitstops. It's a reef setup, beginner-friendly, and it's very consistent. The water temp is sitting at about 85°, which is pretty much average for this time of year. The waves will be coming in from the SSW, which is near the optimum direction for this break, so that's a plus.

Looking at the forecast, the early action is a bit sleepy. Friday the 11th is a no-go; we see crossed-up winds and marginal conditions. The swell is there, but the quality is off. Saturday the 12th shapes up to be the real standout. Saturday afternoon is your time. The swell picks up to about 4ft from the SSW, with a long period of 19 seconds (that's proper groundswell energy). The wind goes glassy with a light SE breeze, and the combined energy hits 1628 - that's a solid, punchy amount of juice. You're getting those clean, lined-up waves at the reef. The swell's just over the beginner threshold, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the best of the run. Expect some crowd action because it's consistent and often busy.

Sunday the 13th keeps the party going with about 5ft waves from the SSW and 17-second periods, but the wind is cross-off. The energy is still strong (1284), but not quite as clean as Saturday's glass-off. It's still very good surf.

Then we hit a long stretch of mediocrity. From Monday the 14th right through to Thursday the 17th, it's all marginal, cross-off wind, and lower energy readings dipping down into the hundreds. It'll be rideable for a beginner looking for foam balls, but nothing to get excited about.

After the 17th, the quality starts to climb back up. The 19th of September has another decent window with cross-off winds and about 4ft, 17-second swell. The energy is moderate (906). The wind isn't perfect, but the swell quality is there.

Finally, on Monday the 21st of September, we get another proper standout. The conditions glass off again, with SSE winds barely blowing, and the swell holds at about 5ft from the S with a period of 14 seconds. Energy is 981. This is going to be clean, fun, and user-friendly. Good way to finish the outlook.

There's a chance of thunderstorms most days, so keep an eye on the sky.

Overall, if you've got a board, your best bets are the glassy afternoons of Saturday the 12th and Monday the 21st. The rest is mostly for the keen beginners or swimmers.

Rusty.

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