
Surf Forecasts:
Spew Pits surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, N swell with 645 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 0.4m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spew Pits over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Spew Pits over the next sixteen days.
Honestly, I’m not going to sugarcoat it – this outlook is a tough one. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through, but the wind is going to be the biggest problem here. It’s a persistent, fresh cross-off or cross-shore breeze from the north-northeast that’s going to mess with the surface for most of the period. The energy is there, with the combined swell energy climbing from 227 (weak) into the moderate range, and even pushing into the strong zone later in July and into early August. But for a surfer, a clean wave is what matters, and the wind just isn’t playing ball.
The only real glimmer of hope comes towards the very end of the run. On the morning of Monday, August 4th, we’ve got a 8ft swell from the NNE with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 904 (strong). The wind is a cross-off and the wave state is clean. That’s the one window where the stars might align. It’s still a long way out, so treat it as a promising prospect, but at least it gives us something to look forward to.
For the rest of it, from July 20th right through to August 3rd, the conditions are consistently poor. The swell fluctuates between 4ft and 7ft, but it’s all blighted by that fresh breeze and lumpy cross-chop. The period is short, generally 6 to 8 seconds, which means weak, close-out sections. Even when the swell gets over 8ft on the 4th, it’s going to be a powerful, expert-only wave. The persistent north wind is the real killer here.
So, to sum it up: we’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions, with one potential standout right at the tail end. If you’re a beginner, steer clear. This is a reef break, and it’s going to be big and mean when it’s good. The consistent crowd rating means you won’t be alone, but given the conditions, you probably will be. It’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 |
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212 | 225 | 188 | 190 | 214 | 205 | 183 | 189 | 211 | 261 | 283 | 320 | 371 | 391 | 447 | 572 | 546 | 572 | 645 | 546 | 520 | |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:34AM1.90m | 6:51PM1.99m | 7:24AM1.79m | 7:45PM1.80m | 8:23AM1.70m | 8:51PM1.65m | 9:34AM1.65m | 10:10PM1.59m | 10:47AM1.68m | 11:23PM1.61m | 11:49AM1.77m | 00:19AM1.70m | 12:38PM1.88m | 1:03AM1.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:29PM0.54m | 1:06AM0.55m | 1:23PM0.68m | 1:59AM0.69m | 2:30PM0.79m | 3:04AM0.79m | 3:52PM0.83m | 4:20AM0.81m | 5:10PM0.78m | 5:27AM0.76m | 6:09PM0.68m | 6:20AM0.67m | 6:55PM0.56m | ||||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | NNW 7 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
13 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 37 | 4 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | W 13 | NW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | S 11 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 7 |
4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | S 15 | NW 12 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 |
2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 |
212 | 225 | 188 | 190 | 214 | 205 | 183 | 189 | 211 | 261 | 283 | 320 | 371 | 391 | 447 | 572 | 546 | 572 | 645 | 546 | 520 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 274 | 273 | 269 | 193 | 193 | 269 | 207 | 274 | 453 | 274 | 274 | 453 | 453 | 274 | 280 | 275 | 275 | 280 | 275 | 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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