
Surf Forecasts:
Spew Pits surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, N swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with NW 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spew Pits over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first few days look pretty grim. We’re coming into a flat spell, and there’s not much to get excited about until later in the run. The water temp is sitting at 73°F which is about 2°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s a little on the balmy side, but that’s about the only bright spot early on.
The first real window of surf we’ve got is nothing to write home about. Starting Friday, July 31st, there’s a tiny 3ft N swell at Spew Pits, but it’s short-period stuff at 7 seconds and the wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 12 mph. The wave energy is weak (67), and it’s just poor conditions. That pattern basically holds through the weekend and into the start of the week.
We’re looking at a long stretch of gutless, wind-affected waves. The swell stays small, mostly under 3ft, with short periods and cross or cross-off winds from the north. The energy readings are all in the low to moderate range, and the forecast keeps calling it poor surf. It’s not until around Wednesday, August 5th, that we see a little bump – a 4ft NNE swell pops up in the afternoon, but the period is only 6 seconds and the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off. Still not clean, still not good.
Then there’s a real gap. From late July until the second week of August, nothing is really working. The swells are tiny, the wind is on it, and the quality is just not there. It’s a tough run for a spot that’s usually consistent.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The standout window, and I mean the *only* real standout, shapes up around Tuesday, August 11th, and runs through to the end of the forecast. The swell picks up to 5ft from the N, with a period of 7 seconds. That’s still a short-period swell, but the energy is getting strong, hitting 353 on Tuesday morning. The wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 16 mph, which keeps it clean. By Wednesday, August 12th, the swell holds at 5ft, and the energy is barking at 364. It’s still a bit short period, but it’s the best we’ve got.
Then Thursday, August 13th, the swell pushes to 5ft from the N, and the energy is solid at 323. The wind is a cross-off, so it’s going to be clean. The real peak looks like it’ll hit Friday, August 14th, with 6ft swell from the N, energy climbing to 386, and a fresh cross-off wind. That’s the biggest, most energetic day of the whole period. Keep in mind, 6ft at a reef like Spew Pits is for experts – this is not a beginner wave. The swell direction is coming from the N, which is a little off the optimum NNW, but it’s close enough to get some good lines.
Through Saturday, August 15th, the swell stays at 5-5ft, but the wind swings more cross, which will chop it up a bit. The energy is still high, but the quality will drop.
The real standout is Friday, August 14th. That’s the day. 6ft N swell, clean cross-off wind, and strong energy. It’s a long-range call, so it’s a bit less certain, but it’s the only window where everything lines up. For the rest of the time, it’s a waiting game. The spot is consistent, so it won’t stay poor forever, but this forecast is a test of patience.
Stay safe, and don’t paddle out on the big days if you’re not ready.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 6 | WNW 10 | N 6 | N 6 | WNW 9 | NNE 7 | N 6 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NNE 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 |
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58 | 67 | 96 | 94 | 73 | 68 | 48 | 61 | 57 | 46 | 34 | 93 | 48 | 47 | 26 | 121 | 68 | 56 | 67 | 60 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | 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 |
High Tide | 3:52AM2.12m | 4:04PM2.34m | 4:25AM2.11m | 4:37PM2.29m | 5:00AM2.07m | 5:13PM2.21m | 5:39AM2.01m | 5:54PM2.09m | 6:25AM1.92m | 6:46PM1.94m | 7:24AM1.83m | 7:54PM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:45PM0.20m | 9:47AM0.26m | 10:17PM0.21m | 10:20AM0.29m | 10:50PM0.24m | 10:56AM0.35m | 11:26PM0.31m | 11:36AM0.44m | 00:08AM0.41m | 12:26PM0.54m | 1:01AM0.53m | 1:30PM0.64m | 2:11AM0.64m | |||||||
— | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NE 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | ENE 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 |
58 | 59 | 44 | 94 | 73 | 68 | 47 | 61 | 55 | 27 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 47 | 16 | 35 | 68 | 56 | 67 | 60 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | ENE 7 | N 10 | ENE 7 | WNW 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NW 9 | N 8 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
21 | 67 | 96 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 5 | 17 | 21 | 32 | 13 | 12 | 37 | 5 | 26 | 12 | 36 | 51 | 55 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 7 | — | — | N 11 | NE 7 | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | N 8 | — | N 11 | N 10 | N 11 | — | — | — |
9 | 17 | 17 | 1 | — | — | 9 | 8 | 15 | 14 | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 7 | N 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 |
— | 1 | 2 | 42 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 43 | 57 | 46 | 62 | 93 | 48 | 45 | 86 | 121 | 91 | 130 | 114 | 132 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 168 | 0 | 3 | 524 | 226 | 226 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 274 | 26 | 207 | 207 | 207 | 207 | 207 | 207 |
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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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