Spew Pits Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you: this is a pretty grim stretch of surf ahead. The finder shows a solid run of days where the waves are just not cooperating. We’re looking at a long gap of poor surf conditions from now through to the end of the second week. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Sunday the 9th of August, and even then it’s only marginal.

The prevailing wind is a constant cross or cross-offshore breeze from the north and north-northeast, which keeps the surface clean enough, but the swell is weak and short-period for most of the window. The wave energy is weak, with combined energy values mostly sitting between 100 and 200, which is just not enough to get anything worthwhile going at Spew Pits.

Water temps are sitting at 73°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no drama there.

Now, the one spot in the guide is Spew Pits, a reef break that’s an expert-only wave. It’s consistent, but given the conditions, it’s not breaking well. The swell direction is mostly from the north, which is a bit off from the optimum NNW. The period is short, around 6-8 seconds, so there’s not much punch.

The only time the rating even nudges above zero is on the morning of Sunday the 9th of August. That’s when we get a 4 ft swell from the north with a 8-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy sits at 206, which is still weak. It’s a marginal call, but if you’re an expert and desperate for a paddle, it might be the least bad option. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a bit of company.

After that, it’s back to poor conditions through the rest of the period. The swell does build a bit around the 13th to 17th of August, with heights up to 6 ft and energy climbing into the 300s, but the wind stays cross or cross-offshore, and the period remains short. It’s still not going to be good.

Honestly, if you’re looking at this area, it’s a tough call. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing with the strong, consistent cross-shore winds and lumpy chop. But for proper waves, we’re in a dry spell. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a blank run.

Rusty.

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