Spew Pits Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a 16-day window on the cards, and I’ll be honest with you – it’s a tough one. The only break that’s on the radar is Spew Pits, and it’s looking like a long stretch of frustrating conditions.

The pattern is set in for the whole run. We’re looking at a persistent north-northeast wind that’s blowing cross-offshore most of the time, which would normally be a plus, but it’s fresh to strong, blowing at 15 to 25 mph. That’s a stiff breeze that’s going to mess with the surface, making it bumpy and hard to get a clean ride. The swell is coming from the north, which is the optimum direction for Spew Pits, but it’s a short-period, wind-affected swell – only 7 to 8 seconds – so it’s lacking real punch and shape. The combined wave energy sits in the moderate range, mostly between 200 and 500 (combined energy of all swells directed here), which is okay for push but not for quality.

The water is sitting at 72°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Alright, let’s walk through it. The first real surf we see is from Tuesday, July 21st, but it’s a poor show. The swell is 5ft to 6ft, short period, and the wind is hammering it. The forecast is calling it “poor surf conditions” with a score of 0 out of 10. That’s a hard pass. This continues right through the week. The swell height builds a bit, hitting 7ft on Saturday, July 25th, but that’s with a strong breeze of 25 mph. The energy is climbing (combined energy of all swells directed here 494 to 514), but with that wind, it’s going to be a washing machine out there. For a reef break like Spew Pits, that’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s not going to be fun.

The whole first week and into the second week is a total write-off. Every single session is flagged as “poor surf conditions” or “marginal.” The wind doesn’t let up, and the swell stays short and weak. We’re looking at a solid 16-day gap where there’s just nothing worth paddling out for. The only tiny glimmer is on Wednesday, August 5th, the morning shows a 5ft swell from the north-northeast with a moderate breeze of 12 mph, and it’s finally rated as “marginal” with a score of 1. That’s the best of the bunch, but it’s after a week and a half of nothing. The swell is still short-period (7 seconds) and the wind is cross-off, so it might be clean, but it’s a desperate pick.

For a spot like Spew Pits that’s normally consistent, this is a real bummer. The setup is a reef, so it’s not a beginner’s wave even on a good day. With the swell being over 5ft on several days and the wind howling, it’s going to be big and messy. Honestly, for a good chunk of this, the conditions look more suited to a kite than a surfboard.

Don’t lose hope, though. Forecasts change, and this run of poor conditions won’t last forever. But for now, save your energy and wax. There’s nothing to get excited about in this 16-day outlook.

Stay salty, Rusty.

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