Spew Pits Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the local sandbar. Let's get straight into it.

Alright, look. I'm gonna level with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We've got Spew Pits as the only game in town, and it ain't a pretty picture. The overall pattern is stale, with a relentless northerly flow that's just gonna keep the place messy. The water is sitting at 23°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be shivering while you're getting frustrated.

The first real chance to even think about it is on Tuesday morning, August 18th. We've got a tiny 3ft N swell at 8 seconds, which is short-period wind-slop. The light NNE breeze will keep it looking clean, but it's small and weak. The combined wave energy is only 125, so barely a ripple. You'll get a few surfable waves, but it’s nothing to write home about.

Then it's a write-off. From Tuesday afternoon right through to the end of the month, the wind just howls. It's a constant 12-19 mph out of the N or NNE, and it's going to absolutely trash the surface. The swell sticks around between 3ft and 5ft, but it's all wind-swell with a period of 7-8 seconds. The energy picks up a bit on the 22nd and 24th (hitting 320 and 362), but the onshore wind will turn it into a lumpy, bumpy mess. This is classic kite-surfing weather, not for a dedicated surfer on a shortboard. The conditions are just poor.

There's a tiny flicker of hope on Sunday, August 23rd morning. The wind turns cross-off and the swell period stretches to 10 seconds, giving it a bit more shape. The energy is moderate at 258. But the notes say it's a marginal forecast, so don't get your hopes up. The same goes for the morning of Monday, August 24th – a 5ft N swell at 9 seconds with a cross-off wind, but the energy is high at 362. It might be the best of a bad bunch, but it's still a longshot.

The first week of September starts with a similar story. Tuesday morning, September 1st has a 4ft N swell at 9 seconds with a clean, gentle cross-off breeze. The energy is 230. It's a "marginal" call, but it might just be a window for a sneaky session if you're desperate.

So, to be honest, there's no standout, no epic day. The closest thing to a "best on offer" is the Tuesday morning, August 18th for the cleanest conditions, or the Monday morning, August 24th or Tuesday morning, September 1st for a bit more size and energy, but even then, it's a gamble. Expect crowds if you do go, because everyone else will be just as hungry.

Rusty.

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