Spew Pits Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first few days look pretty grim. We’re coming into a flat spell, and there’s not much to get excited about until later in the run. The water temp is sitting at 73°F which is about 2°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s a little on the balmy side, but that’s about the only bright spot early on.

The first real window of surf we’ve got is nothing to write home about. Starting Friday, July 31st, there’s a tiny 3ft N swell at Spew Pits, but it’s short-period stuff at 7 seconds and the wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 12 mph. The wave energy is weak (67), and it’s just poor conditions. That pattern basically holds through the weekend and into the start of the week.

We’re looking at a long stretch of gutless, wind-affected waves. The swell stays small, mostly under 3ft, with short periods and cross or cross-off winds from the north. The energy readings are all in the low to moderate range, and the forecast keeps calling it poor surf. It’s not until around Wednesday, August 5th, that we see a little bump – a 4ft NNE swell pops up in the afternoon, but the period is only 6 seconds and the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off. Still not clean, still not good.

Then there’s a real gap. From late July until the second week of August, nothing is really working. The swells are tiny, the wind is on it, and the quality is just not there. It’s a tough run for a spot that’s usually consistent.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The standout window, and I mean the *only* real standout, shapes up around Tuesday, August 11th, and runs through to the end of the forecast. The swell picks up to 5ft from the N, with a period of 7 seconds. That’s still a short-period swell, but the energy is getting strong, hitting 353 on Tuesday morning. The wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 16 mph, which keeps it clean. By Wednesday, August 12th, the swell holds at 5ft, and the energy is barking at 364. It’s still a bit short period, but it’s the best we’ve got.

Then Thursday, August 13th, the swell pushes to 5ft from the N, and the energy is solid at 323. The wind is a cross-off, so it’s going to be clean. The real peak looks like it’ll hit Friday, August 14th, with 6ft swell from the N, energy climbing to 386, and a fresh cross-off wind. That’s the biggest, most energetic day of the whole period. Keep in mind, 6ft at a reef like Spew Pits is for experts – this is not a beginner wave. The swell direction is coming from the N, which is a little off the optimum NNW, but it’s close enough to get some good lines.

Through Saturday, August 15th, the swell stays at 5-5ft, but the wind swings more cross, which will chop it up a bit. The energy is still high, but the quality will drop.

The real standout is Friday, August 14th. That’s the day. 6ft N swell, clean cross-off wind, and strong energy. It’s a long-range call, so it’s a bit less certain, but it’s the only window where everything lines up. For the rest of the time, it’s a waiting game. The spot is consistent, so it won’t stay poor forever, but this forecast is a test of patience.

Stay safe, and don’t paddle out on the big days if you’re not ready.

Rusty.

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