Surf Forecasts:
Spew Pits surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, N swell with 357 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spew Pits over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 10 | N 7 | N 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
103 | 123 | 111 | 108 | 111 | 136 | 108 | 86 | 111 | 108 | 157 | 142 | 155 | 187 | 215 | 239 | 155 | 225 | 59 | 233 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:22PM2.15m | 5:44AM1.97m | 6:02PM1.93m | 6:25AM1.82m | 6:48PM1.71m | 7:17AM1.67m | 7:53PM1.54m | 8:35AM1.57m | 9:32PM1.46m | 10:15AM1.58m | 11:05PM1.52m | 11:30AM1.70m | 00:04AM1.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:30PM0.39m | 11:44AM0.49m | 00:07AM0.57m | 12:29PM0.66m | 00:50AM0.75m | 1:29PM0.82m | 1:55AM0.89m | 3:05PM0.90m | 3:38AM0.94m | 4:50PM0.86m | 5:08AM0.85m | 5:55PM0.72m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | WNW 8 |
103 | 123 | 111 | 108 | 111 | 136 | 108 | 86 | 38 | 35 | 31 | 142 | 18 | 14 | 49 | 66 | 75 | 225 | 59 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | NW 9 | SW 14 | N 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 12 | N 11 | S 12 |
45 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 26 | 38 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | S 13 | N 7 | S 13 | SW 14 | NW 11 | NW 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 |
7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 2 | — | NW 5 | NW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NE 4 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | NE 6 | N 7 | N 10 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 15 | 111 | 108 | 157 | 3 | 155 | 187 | 215 | 239 | 155 | 20 | 56 | 233 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 85 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 188 | 3 | 168 | 3 | 26 | 168 | 26 | 26 | 168 | 188 | 193 | 168 | 26 | 26 | 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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