Surf Forecasts:
Spew Pits surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, NNW swell with 1,041 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spew Pits this week:
The surf forecast for Spew Pits over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spew Pits in the next 16 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spew Pits over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – it’s a slow start. The first few days are a write-off. We’ve got a bit of swell but the wind is just too strong and the quality is poor. You’d be wasting your time paddling out. Nothing really starts to show any promise until Sunday the 23rd, so we’re looking at a gap of several days with no real options.
The first glimmer of hope comes on Sunday morning at Spew Pits (reef). It’s not huge, with a 3 ft swell from the north, but the period stretches to 10 seconds and we’ve got a light, cross-off breeze from the NNE at 9 mph. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 75°F, about 3°F above average, which is nice. The combined energy is moderate at 219. It’s enough to get a few fun ones, but nothing to write home about. The break is a consistent reef setup, so it should handle that swell direction well. Just be aware that crowds are sometimes an issue here.
The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Monday the 24th. The morning session at Spew Pits is looking like the pick of the entire forecast. We’ve got a 6 ft swell from the NNW, a solid 12-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze from the NNE at 12 mph. The combined energy jumps right up to 953, which is strong. This is proper groundswell. The size is getting up there – over 5 ft, so it’s not for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is where it’s at. The direction is a good match for the break’s optimum. The afternoon is a bit more crossed up and messy, but the morning window is gold.
After that, we settle back into a long stretch of poor conditions. The wind picks up again, the swell drops, and the period gets short. The energy stays weak for days. There’s a brief flicker of something on Saturday the 29th morning with a 5 ft swell from the NNE, but the period is a dismal 7 seconds and the wind is a fresh 22 mph. That’s not surfable in any enjoyable way – that’s kite territory if anything.
Sunday the 30th morning has a similar story: 7 ft from the north, 11-second period, but again a fresh 19 mph cross-off. The energy is strong at 881, but the wind is just too much for clean, paddle-friendly surf. For the experts, maybe, but it’s marginal.
The rest of the first week of September looks like more of the same – small, short-period slop with strong winds. Not worth getting excited about. The forecast is reliable for the near term, and it’s saying “stay home.”
So, to sum it up: the best session in the whole 16-day window is without a doubt Monday the 24th morning at Spew Pits. That’s the one. The Sunday before is a warm-up, but the 24th is the real deal. After that, the forecast is less certain, but it’s looking like a long dry spell. Keep your eye on the charts, but for now, that’s your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
132 | 132 | 53 | 144 | 110 | 71 | 80 | 94 | 104 | 186 | 376 | 1041 | 948 | 780 | 458 | 245 | 181 | 96 | 195 | 64 | 135 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:53PM1.54m | 8:35AM1.57m | 9:32PM1.46m | 10:15AM1.58m | 11:05PM1.52m | 11:30AM1.70m | 00:04AM1.65m | 12:19PM1.86m | 00:45AM1.80m | 12:57PM2.03m | 1:19AM1.94m | 1:31PM2.19m | 1:50AM2.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:29PM0.82m | 1:55AM0.89m | 3:05PM0.90m | 3:38AM0.94m | 4:50PM0.86m | 5:08AM0.85m | 5:55PM0.72m | 6:03AM0.71m | 6:38PM0.57m | 6:42AM0.56m | 7:13PM0.42m | 7:16AM0.42m | 7:44PM0.29m | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | N 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | N 8 | NW 9 |
38 | 35 | 53 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 50 | 94 | 104 | 186 | 376 | 1041 | 948 | 780 | 458 | 245 | 181 | 96 | 3 | 64 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 12 | N 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | NW 10 | W 7 | NW 9 | W 9 |
7 | 7 | 31 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 26 | 133 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | SW 14 | W 12 | NW 11 | N 14 | N 10 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 9 | N 11 | N 7 | — | — | — | W 11 | S 11 | W 7 | S 11 | S 10 | W 6 |
3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 39 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | — | NE 4 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 8 | N 5 | N 8 |
132 | 132 | 48 | 144 | 110 | 71 | 80 | 88 | 67 | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 26 | 28 | 195 | 39 | 135 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 188 | 168 | 26 | 188 | 168 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 168 | 26 | 26 | 168 | 26 | 168 | 26 | 274 | 281 | 26 | 391 |
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Information about the Spew Pits Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Spew Pits provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Spew Pits can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Spew Pits 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 (Spew Pits) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Spew Pits may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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