Surf Forecasts:
Spew Pits surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, NNW swell with 1,230 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spew Pits over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
We're looking at a bit of a slow start, but there's a window of promise if you're willing to wait. The water is sitting at 75°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the wettie can be a bit thinner.
The first few days aren't offering much to write home about. Friday through Saturday are pretty hopeless – the swell is small and short-period, and the wind is a fresh cross-off, which leaves the surface a bit bumpy. The combined energy is weak, sitting around 166 (weak energy) on Friday morning, so it's not worth paddling out for.
Sunday the 23rd morning is where we start to see a glimmer. The wind drops to a light breeze, and we get a 3ft swell from the north with a 10-second period. The energy bumps up to 258 (moderate energy), and the conditions are clean. It's a little inconsistent here, but it's the best the early part of the week has to offer.
Now, the standout – and the only real window to get excited about – is Sunday afternoon the 23rd through to Monday the 24th. Sunday afternoon brings a 4ft swell from the NNW, with a long 14-second period, and the combined energy jumps right up to 819 (moderate energy). That's a proper groundswell, and it's pointing straight into the optimum direction for this spot. The wind is cross-shore, but the potential is there. Monday morning holds a 6ft swell from the NNW, with a 12-second period and energy at 954 (moderate energy). This is expert territory though – 6ft is a solid size, and it’s a consistent reef break, so it's not for the faint-hearted. The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean. The downside is that crowds are possible here, so get in early.
After that, it fades pretty quickly. The wind picks up again from Tuesday the 25th onwards, and the swell drops off, with the energy falling back into the weak to moderate range. The period shortens, and the wind stays fresh, so it's a lot of blown-out, choppy surf. From the 26th right through to the 5th of September, it's a long stretch of poor conditions, with a few marginal moments but nothing that would get me out of bed. The swell energy drops to just 25 (weak energy) by the 3rd of September.
So, to sum it up: hold out for the later part of the Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th. That's your best bet. The rest of the run is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NW 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
136 | 107 | 103 | 100 | 94 | 104 | 186 | 678 | 1211 | 948 | 857 | 561 | 416 | 386 | 246 | 99 | 160 | 3 | 205 | 365 | 507 | |
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 | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:32PM1.46m | 10:15AM1.58m | 11:05PM1.52m | 11:30AM1.70m | 00:04AM1.65m | 12:19PM1.86m | 00:45AM1.80m | 12:57PM2.03m | 1:19AM1.94m | 1:31PM2.19m | 1:50AM2.07m | 2:02PM2.32m | 2:21AM2.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:05PM0.90m | 3:38AM0.94m | 4:50PM0.86m | 5:08AM0.85m | 5:55PM0.72m | 6:03AM0.71m | 6:38PM0.57m | 6:42AM0.56m | 7:13PM0.42m | 7:16AM0.42m | 7:44PM0.29m | 7:47AM0.30m | 8:14PM0.18m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 12 | N 7 | N 7 | N 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 15 | N 10 |
19 | 18 | 13 | 50 | 93 | 67 | 186 | 678 | 1211 | 948 | 857 | 561 | 416 | 386 | 246 | 99 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | N 11 | N 10 | NNW 17 | N 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 11 | S 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | — | N 16 | — | N 14 |
8 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 94 | 104 | 57 | 103 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 5 | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | NW 11 | N 14 | N 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | S 11 | W 10 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 38 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NW 7 | NE 6 | — | NE 5 | — | — | NNE 2 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NNE 4 | N 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
136 | 107 | 103 | 100 | 11 | 8 | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 160 | 100 | 205 | 365 | 507 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 188 | 168 | 168 | 26 | 168 | 26 | 0 | 61 | 3 | 81 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 226 | 280 | 453 | 391 | 275 | 280 |
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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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