Surf Forecasts:
Spew Pits surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, N swell with 1,302 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with NNW 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 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spew Pits over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The whole 16-day window is all about one spot: Spew Pits. It’s a shallow, expert-only reef that fires when the swell direction lines up with its optimum from the NNW. We’ve got a real short window of opportunity, so pay attention.
The action kicks off on Monday the 24th of August. The early morning is your best bet by a long shot. The swell is a solid 6ft out of the NNW, with a long 12-second period that’ll bring proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate (944). The wind is a gentle cross-off breeze from the NE, keeping the surface clean. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions," and for an expert reef, that’s the call. This is the standout session. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
By Monday afternoon, the wind picks up to 15 mph from the N, and the swell starts to drop. The energy is still moderate (706), but the conditions are a little more marginal. After that, things get bleak. From Tuesday the 25th through to the 31st of August, the wind is too strong and the swell quality is rated as poor. The combined energy drops way down to numbers like 453, 372, and even as low as 76. The swell gets short and weak, and the wind is strong and cross or cross-off. It’s just not worth paddling out. There’s a bit of a gap here with no good surf.
Then, on Saturday the 29th of August, the swell bumps up to 7ft from the N with a good 12-second period, but the combined energy is very strong (1415). However, the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off, and the forecast calls it marginal. That’s big, powerful, and messy – not the clean, lined-up waves we want. It’s in the too-big-for-beginners camp and only for experts.
The real chance for a second session comes on Sunday the 6th of September. The swell is 6ft from the N, with a 10-second period. The combined energy is strong (1003). The wind is a moderate cross-off from the NNE, keeping it clean. The forecast is a 3, which is the best score we see after the first day. It’s a promising option, but it’s 13 days out, so less certain.
The rest of the forecast into the second week shows a lot of 0’s and 1’s. The wind is either too strong or cross, and the swell is either too short-period or too weak. There’s another bump on the 1st of September but the wind is howling at 22-25 mph, making it a mess. For a reef break like Spew Pits, that kind of wind is a no-go.
So, the bottom line: Monday morning the 24th of August is the one. Get it while it’s good. After that, cross your fingers for the 6th of September. Otherwise, it’s a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 11 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
939 | 705 | 541 | 450 | 370 | 240 | 173 | 133 | 44 | 87 | 57 | 144 | 225 | 278 | 1087 | 1302 | 790 | 714 | 555 | 367 | 292 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:19PM1.86m | 00:45AM1.80m | 12:57PM2.03m | 1:19AM1.94m | 1:31PM2.19m | 1:50AM2.07m | 2:02PM2.32m | 2:21AM2.17m | 2:32PM2.41m | 2:52AM2.24m | 3:03PM2.45m | 3:23AM2.27m | 3:35PM2.44m | 3:56AM2.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:03AM0.71m | 6:38PM0.57m | 6:42AM0.56m | 7:13PM0.42m | 7:16AM0.42m | 7:44PM0.29m | 7:47AM0.30m | 8:14PM0.18m | 8:18AM0.20m | 8:44PM0.10m | 8:49AM0.15m | 9:14PM0.06m | 9:21AM0.13m | 9:45PM0.08m | |||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 8 | NW 9 | N 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 13 | S 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 11 | NNW 11 | S 17 | S 16 | N 9 |
939 | 705 | 541 | 450 | 370 | 240 | 173 | 3 | 44 | 3 | 16 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 107 | 113 | 790 | 75 | 6 | 5 | 292 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | S 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | N 10 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 |
5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 |
— | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | N 3 | NNE 4 | N 8 | N 4 | N 7 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 11 | N 12 | ENE 7 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | NNW 9 |
— | 2 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 133 | 11 | 87 | 57 | 144 | 225 | 278 | 1087 | 1302 | 36 | 714 | 555 | 367 | 45 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 207 | 26 | 168 | 26 | 226 | 26 | 531 | 453 | 274 | 280 | 274 | 275 | 168 | 275 | 168 | 26 | 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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