Spew Pits Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve had a bit of a flat spell to kick things off, but don’t write the whole window off just yet. The first real chance of a wave doesn’t show up until the morning of Sunday, the 23rd of August, so we’re looking at a few days of waiting before anything is worth paddling out for.

Spew Pits is the only spot on the menu, and it’s an expert-level reef break that’s consistent. The water’s sitting at 75°, so a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, and there’s a slight spike in temp that’ll feel nice.

The first real hope comes Sunday morning, the 23rd of August. Swell is a modest 3ft from the north, period at 10 seconds, with a gentle cross-off breeze from the NNE. Combined wave energy is moderate (219). They’re calling it “expect good surf conditions,” which is the first positive note we’ve had. The wind’s light enough to keep things clean, but with that north direction, it’s not a standout. It’s just the first sign of life.

Monday the 24th of August morning pushes up a notch: 6ft from the NNW, period 12 seconds, and clean under a moderate NNE cross-off. The energy jumps to strong (773), and the longer period suggests groundswell with some shape. That’s the best of the early run, but they’ve flagged it as marginal on the tide, so watch the water levels. It could be a fun session if you pick your moment.

After that, we fall back into a string of poor conditions until the 1st of September. Tuesday the 1st of September morning brings a change: offshore wind from the ENE at 9 mph, swell 5ft from the north, 8-second period, and clean. It’s not big, but the offshore flow will hold the faces open and it’s good enough to get out. This is the real turning point.

Then—and this is the highlight of the whole outlook—Wednesday the 2nd of September morning. Glassy conditions, wind barely a whisper from the ESE at 3 mph. Swell 6ft from the north, period 10 seconds, combined energy strong (600). The call is “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s glassy, lined up, and punchy. If you can make that session, you’ll get the cleanest, most fun waves of the whole window. It’s not oversized—just solid, clean, and inviting for the experienced crew.

A final solid option appears on Friday the 4th of September morning: 6ft from the north, 8-second period, clean under a gentle NNE cross-off, and strong energy (601). It’s another “very good” call, though the afternoon goes lumpy with the cross-shore. So if you’re in the water that day, go early.

Overall, the first week is mostly a write-off. The standouts are the morning of Wednesday the 2nd of September (glassy, clean, 6ft north swell) and the morning of Friday the 4th of September (similar size, clean, strong energy). The rest is marginal or poor, so pick your days.

That’s the read. Stay keen, and check the tides on the bigger swells.

Rusty.

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