
Surf Forecasts:
Spew Pits surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, N swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spew Pits this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Spew Pits in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
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 cooking.
First up, we’ve got Spew Pits. This is an expert-level reef break, and it’s consistent, which is a start. The optimum swell direction is NNW, and we’re seeing a lot of north and north-northeast swell running through the whole period. The real problem is the wind. It’s coming from the north and northeast, which is a cross-off or cross-shore direction for this spot. That’s not clean, clean surf. It’s going to be a bit of a fight with the breeze, and the morning sessions are the only ones that look remotely clean, but even then, the wind is a fresh breeze, 15 to 19 mph. That’s a lot of chop for a reef.
The wave energy is moderate to strong, with values like 134 to 384 (combined energy of all swells directed here). The swell height is mostly in the 4 ft to 6 ft range, which is a solid size for experts, but too big for most. The period is short, mostly 6 to 8 seconds, so it’s not going to have that long, lined-up, groundswell feel. It’s more of a windswell, and it’s not going to be the best shape.
Thursday the 5th of August kicks off with a poor surf condition rating. The swell is 4 ft from the north, period 6 seconds, and the wind is a cross-off 19 mph. It’s not great.
The best I can see is maybe the morning of Saturday the 15th of August. The swell is 6 ft from the north, period 8 seconds, and the wind is a cross-off fresh breeze. The energy is strong at 370. But even then, it’s not a standout. The wind is still a problem.
Honestly, I can’t call any of these a standout. The wind is just too strong from the wrong direction for too long. This is a stretch of poor surf. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the cross-shore wind and moderate swell. If you’re an expert and you’re desperate, you might get a few in the morning, but it’s not going to be memorable.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NNE 6 | N 10 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | N 6 | N 13 |
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92 | 75 | 58 | 170 | 65 | 98 | 123 | 257 | 263 | 314 | 277 | 230 | 212 | 181 | 139 | 137 | 130 | 8 | 10 | 126 | 89 | |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:25AM1.92m | 6:46PM1.94m | 7:24AM1.83m | 7:54PM1.81m | 8:41AM1.77m | 9:23PM1.75m | 10:09AM1.82m | 10:54PM1.80m | 11:27AM1.97m | 00:06AM1.95m | 12:28PM2.17m | 1:02AM2.10m | 1:20PM2.38m | 1:50AM2.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:26PM0.54m | 1:01AM0.53m | 1:30PM0.64m | 2:11AM0.64m | 2:57PM0.69m | 3:40AM0.67m | 4:33PM0.61m | 5:05AM0.59m | 5:50PM0.44m | 6:11AM0.45m | 6:50PM0.24m | 7:04AM0.29m | 7:40PM0.07m | ||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | WNW 10 | N 10 | ENE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | NNW 8 | N 13 |
51 | 54 | 58 | 51 | 86 | 60 | 78 | 32 | 20 | 30 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 22 | 89 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 11 | NNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 10 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | N 11 | N 9 | N 11 | NW 7 | N 15 | NNW 14 | NW 10 |
16 | 75 | 24 | 38 | 65 | 40 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 6 | — | 3 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 41 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | N 11 | N 11 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | N 11 | NW 11 | NW 7 | W 7 | WNW 10 | W 7 |
26 | 2 | 2 | — | 37 | 34 | 32 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
92 | 71 | 109 | 170 | 83 | 98 | 123 | 257 | 263 | 314 | 277 | 230 | 212 | 181 | 139 | 137 | 130 | 120 | 112 | 126 | 118 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 207 | 274 | 207 | 207 | 274 | 207 | 207 | 207 | 453 | 454 | 207 | 453 | 207 | 545 | 454 | 453 | 1606 | 453 | 207 | 535 | 275 |
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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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