Spew Pits Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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