Spew Pits Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Spew Pits. This is an expert reef break that’s consistent and exposed to the swell, but it’s a fickle one. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a tough read, so I’ll walk you through it.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a long stretch of nothing. From the start of the period on Wednesday, August 12th, right through to Sunday, August 16th, it’s basically a write-off. The wave energy is there, but the conditions are just poor. The wind is a persistent cross or cross-offshore breeze from the NNE and N, coming in at 15 to 19 mph. That’s a fresh breeze, and it’s just killing the surface. The swell is small, around 2 ft to 5 ft from the NW, WNW, and N, with short periods of 6 to 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak to moderate (78 to 276), but it doesn’t matter when the wind’s messing it up. The water is 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re getting skunked.

Then we get a little glimmer on Monday, August 17th. The morning session shows a marginal forecast with a 1/10 score. The swell is 4 ft from the N with a 9-second period, and the wind drops to 12 mph from the NNE, still cross-offshore. The combined energy is moderate (228). It’s not great, but it’s the first sign of life. The afternoon is still poor, though.

Tuesday, August 18th, is where it gets a bit more interesting. The morning has a 1/10 score again, with 4 ft from the N, a 9-second period, and the wind lightens up to 9 mph from the NNW, which is a cross breeze. The energy jumps to 323 (moderate). It’s still marginal, but the lighter wind is a step in the right direction. The afternoon is a cross-on mess, so forget that.

Wednesday, August 19th, and Thursday, August 20th, are both marginal in the mornings with 3 ft to 4 ft from the N, 9-second period, and light winds. The energy is around 210 and 195. It’s clean, but the swell is small. Not really worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate.

Now, the standout window. Look at Friday, August 21st, and Saturday, August 22nd. The swell builds to 4 ft to 5 ft from the N, with periods of 8 to 9 seconds. The wind is still cross or cross-offshore from the N and NNE at 15 to 19 mph, which is a moderate to fresh breeze. The energy is strong (261 to 309). The Saturday morning session is clean, with a cross-off wind. This is the best shot you’ll get. The swell is still manageable for experts, but it’s not too big. The wind is holding it together. Sunday, August 23rd, is also clean in the morning, with 4 ft from the N and a 9-second period, but the energy drops a bit (215).

After that, the last week from Monday, August 24th, to Thursday, August 27th, is back to small, clean but weak surf. The swell drops to 3 ft to 4 ft from the N, with 8–9 second periods, and the wind is cross-off or cross from the NE and NNE at 12 to 15 mph. The energy is moderate (146 to 253). It’s a bit of a fizzle.

So, the only real standout is the Saturday morning, August 22nd. The swell is 5 ft from the N, with a 9-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore at 15 mph. The energy is 284. It’s clean, it’s consistent, and it’s the best you’ll get. The crowd is marked as "sometimes," so you might have some company, but it’s an expert reef, so it’ll thin out. The water is a touch warmer than usual, but that’s a minor detail.

Don’t get your hopes up for the rest of the window. It’s a long, dry spell with a few marginal days. Keep your eye on the 22nd, and if you’re an expert, that’s your day.

Rusty.

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