Pitstops Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, 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 solid run of surf on the way. It’s not gonna be a messy start – looks like we’ll see clean, fun waves rolling in from Wednesday morning. The water is sitting at a warm 85°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Wednesday morning kicks things off with a glassy 3ft swell from the south, with a super long 13-second period. That’s a proper groundswell feel, and with the wind flat calm, Pitstops is gonna look like a mirror. The energy is moderate, sitting at 455, but the quality is what’s got my attention. That afternoon stays glassy with a slight shift to SSW, still around 3ft but with the same long period. Clean as a whistle.

Thursday morning sees the swell bump up to 3ft from the SSW, but the period jumps to a massive 19 seconds – that’s some serious groundswell energy (1014). The wind is light and cross-offshore, so the waves will be lined up and clean. Thursday afternoon we get a nice jump to 5ft from the SSW, with an 18-second period and energy reading 1292. That’s the standout session for the first week – clean, punchy, and plenty of push.

Friday keeps the momentum with 5ft SSW swell in the morning, still a solid 16-second period, and light cross-off winds. The energy is strong at 1130. That’s a good size for a reef break and with these conditions, Pitstops will be offering some proper waves. Afternoon sees the wind pick up a bit, but it’s still cross-off and clean enough.

Through the weekend and into next week, we’ve got a steady diet of 3ft to 5ft SSW swells, mostly with periods between 13 and 19 seconds. The wind stays light and cross-offshore for most sessions, so expect clean, consistent surf. The energy values are swinging between moderate and strong – the 31st of August and 1st of September are looking particularly tasty with energy around 1200-1300, and 4-5ft swell.

The standout for the whole period? I’d say Thursday the 27th of August afternoon and the 31st of August to 1st of September stretch. That’s where you’ll find the best combination of size, period, and clean conditions.

There’s a little dip in quality around the 8th of September – the swell drops to 3ft from the SSE with a short 8-second period, and the energy is weak (244). That’s a day to sit out or have a paddle. But then it fires back up on the 9th of September, with a 4ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and glassy conditions in the morning. Energy jumps to 887. That’s a solid late-season surprise.

Overall, this is a great run for Pitstops. The reef handles the long-period groundswell well, and with the wind mostly light and offshore or cross-off, you’ll be in for clean, well-shaped waves. Just keep an eye on the crowds – it’s marked as “often” crowded, so get there early for the best ones.

Stay stoked.
Rusty

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