Surf Forecasts:
Pitstops surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,231 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pitstops over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell, so don’t get too excited yet. The first decent session, and the only real standout in the whole run, is shaping up for Friday the 18th of September. The wait is going to feel long, but that one morning will be worth getting out of bed for.
The rest of the first week is a bit of a mixed bag. We’re looking at a consistent, long-period groundswell rolling in from the South, but the wind is a stubborn cross-off from the SSE, never quite going clean offshore. The swell is manageable, sitting around 3ft to 5ft, and the wave energy is moderate to strong (1081 to 1158). It’s not terrible, but the tide or wind always seems to be spoiling the party. The water temperature feels about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit surprises.
Now, the main event. Friday September 18th, morning session at Pitstops. This is the one. We’ve got a solid 5ft swell from the SSW, with a long period of 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, packing a punch. The wave energy is very strong (1460), and the wind is a gentle cross-off breeze from the SE. That means smooth, clean, rippable faces. This is excellent surf, but the size and power mean it’s one for the experienced crew. If you’re just starting out, this one might be a bit too much. The SSW direction is right on the money for this spot, and with the long period, it should be a treat on the reef.
After that, the swell hangs in through the weekend, staying around 5ft to 6ft from the South, with the wind staying light and cross-off. It’s still good, but it won’t have the same magic as that Friday. The energy is still strong (1486 to 1643), and it’s clean, but the wind gets a little stiffer on the Saturday afternoon. It’s a solid end to the run, but the 18th is your golden ticket.
So, keep your eye on the calendar. The first week is a waiting game, but that Friday the 18th is a proper standout. Don’t sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
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 kJ | 522 | 587 | 600 | 418 | 323 | 360 | 574 | 733 | 989 | 726 | 557 | 385 | 568 | 754 | 679 | 645 | 468 | 584 | 480 | 913 | 785 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:40PM0.52m | 2:29AM0.99m | 3:29PM0.59m | 3:45AM1.05m | 4:33PM0.72m | 4:43AM1.13m | 5:21PM0.85m | 5:30AM1.17m | 6:01PM0.98m | 6:12AM1.19m | 6:38PM1.09m | 6:50AM1.16m | 7:14PM1.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:49AM0.35m | 6:34PM0.30m | 9:45AM0.29m | 8:24PM0.31m | 10:43AM0.20m | 9:54PM0.25m | 11:23AM0.13m | 10:58PM0.17m | 11:55AM0.07m | 11:48PM0.11m | 12:25PM0.03m | 00:32AM0.06m | 12:53PM0.01m | 1:12AM0.05m | |||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 522 | 587 | 600 | 418 | 298 | 219 | 574 | 733 | 989 | 726 | 557 | 385 | 568 | 754 | 679 | 645 | 468 | 371 | 305 | 913 | 785 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 13 | S 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | S 21 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | SSE 14 | S 15 | SSW 14 | W 10 | — | SW 26 | SW 24 | SSE 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 276 | 82 | 11 | 45 | 129 | 308 | 107 | 72 | 109 | 68 | 441 | 280 | 2 | — | 26 | 141 | 75 | 584 | 480 | 213 | 213 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | SSW 16 | S 24 | W 10 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | — | W 10 | S 19 | SSW 18 | — | S 28 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 24 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 295 | 11 | 2 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 77 | — | 2 | 7 | 182 | — | 15 | 2 | 2 | 54 | 43 | 43 | 32 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 274 | 280 | 318 | 323 | 323 | 360 | 239 | 190 | 251 | 207 | — | — | 319 | 308 | 206 | 204 | 38 | 176 | 172 | 42 | 55 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 478 | 6 | 6 | 378 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 478 | 0 | 6 | 313 | 154 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 331 | 6 |
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