Surf Forecasts:
Spew Pits surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, N swell with 161 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spew Pits over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve been looking at the forecast for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch for Spew Pits. The outlook is pretty much a long, dry spell with next to nothing worthwhile for a paddle.
Right now, the water temp is sitting at 74°, which is about 2° warmer than the long-term average for this time of year. So, it’s a touch warmer than usual, but nothing too wild.
We start off with a bit of a whimper. From Friday, August 14th right through, the calls are all “poor surf conditions” with scores of zero. A real flat patch. The swell is small, mostly around 3 to 4 feet, and coming from the north with a short, weak period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak, sitting between 100 and 200 units the whole time. The wind is a constant problem – a fresh breeze of 19 mph from the NNE, mostly cross-off or cross, which is okay for shape but it’s just not enough push to do anything with.
This grim run carries right through the middle of the week. There’s a tiny glimmer on Tuesday, August 18th morning and Wednesday, August 19th morning, where the wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s a 1 out of 10 at best, with 3 feet of weak, short-period north swell. The wind is lighter, only 9 mph, and cross-off, so the surface is clean. But the energy is still barely there (139 and 140 units), so you’d be scratching for a knee-high ripple.
After that, it’s right back to the same story. The swell starts to build again from August 22nd onwards, with heights reaching 5 to 6 feet, and the combined energy climbs into the 200s and 300s – solid moderate energy. But the problem is the wind. It’s a fresh breeze from the NNE or N, 19 to 22 mph, and it’s cross-off, keeping the surface clean but the swell is still short-period (7-8 seconds) and the wave comment remains “poor surf conditions.” The direction is also slightly off the optimum for the spot, which is NNW.
There’s a small hope right at the very end of the run. On Saturday, August 29th, the swell direction swings to the WNW and NW, with a much longer period of 12 to 14 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell! The height is small, only about 2 feet, but the combined energy is still a decent 305 and 241 units, which shows the power is there. However, the wind is a fresh 19 mph from the north, making it cross and lumpy. It’s a teaser, but not a real goer.
So, the bottom line: there’s no standout surf in this 16-day window for Spew Pits. The waves are too small, the wind is too strong, or the period is too short. It’s a blank run. But this area is fairly consistent, so it’s a temporary lull. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the boards at home and maybe just enjoy the clear skies.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
130 | 135 | 154 | 139 | 131 | 78 | 78 | 117 | 146 | 133 | 157 | 125 | 119 | 111 | 119 | 119 | 69 | 49 | 108 | 74 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:53AM2.31m | 4:07PM2.52m | 4:30AM2.23m | 4:45PM2.36m | 5:07AM2.11m | 5:22PM2.15m | 5:44AM1.97m | 6:02PM1.93m | 6:25AM1.82m | 6:48PM1.71m | 7:17AM1.67m | 7:53PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:43PM-0.04m | 9:49AM0.10m | 10:20PM0.06m | 10:26AM0.19m | 10:55PM0.21m | 11:04AM0.33m | 11:30PM0.39m | 11:44AM0.49m | 00:07AM0.57m | 12:29PM0.66m | 00:50AM0.75m | 1:29PM0.82m | 1:55AM0.89m | |||||||
— | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
8:36 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
49 | 59 | 20 | 70 | 35 | 78 | 78 | 117 | 146 | 133 | 157 | 125 | 119 | 111 | 119 | 119 | 69 | 49 | 35 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | N 9 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 4 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
31 | 8 | 30 | 7 | 17 | 33 | 31 | 16 | 7 | 32 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 10 | NNW 9 | S 15 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 4 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | S 13 | N 12 |
9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 38 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | N 3 | — | NW 8 | NNW 4 | NNE 4 | N 8 | N 6 |
130 | 135 | 154 | 139 | 131 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 2 | — | 24 | 11 | 3 | 108 | 74 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 274 | 207 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 3 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 81 | 188 | 26 | 168 | 26 |
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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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