Spew Pits Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Spew Pits. This is a tricky one, a real expert-only reef setup that knows how to hold a grudge. The good news is we’ve got a solid run of days ahead, but it’s going to be a battle with the wind more often than not.

The water here is running a touch warmer than normal, sitting at 75°, which is a bit of a treat for this time of year.

The first real chance to get out will be Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. It’s small, only 2ft of swell from the N, with a period of 11 seconds. The word "poor surf conditions" is right there in the data, and with a cross-shore wind of 16 mph, it’s going to be a messy, choppy low-energy day (188 combined energy). Honestly, not worth the paddle.

Sunday the 23rd doesn’t get much better. The morning is still marginal with a 3ft N swell at 10 seconds. The wind is still cross-shore, but lighter at 9 mph. The afternoon brings a bigger 4ft swell from the ideal NNW direction, and the period jumps to a nice 14 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy spikes to 819 (moderate), but again, it’s a cross-shore 12 mph wind making it rough. The scores are still a 1, so it’s a pass.

Now, Monday the 24th is where it gets interesting. The morning session is a standout. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the NNW, period of 12 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-off at 16 mph. The water is clean, with a combined energy of 959 (strong). That’s the best wave quality of the whole forecast. The afternoon is a step down, with the swell dropping to 6ft, the period shortening to 11 seconds, and the wind swinging back to a messy cross-shore. The morning is the window.

Tuesday the 25th is still decent in the morning. A 5ft NNW swell, 10-second period, and clean cross-off wind at 12 mph. The wave energy is 410 (moderate). It’s not the monster Monday was, but it’s clean and rideable. The afternoon is a write-off again with a cross-shore breeze.

From Wednesday the 26th onwards, things get a bit grim. The swell stays small, the period drops, and the energy falls off a cliff. The wind is relentless, always a fresh breeze of 19 to 22 mph, even if it’s cross-off. The swells are short-period, around 6 to 8 seconds, which is basically wind chop. The combined energy stays under 300, and it’s all flagged as "poor surf conditions." This pattern runs right through the end of August and into the first week of September.

The best bet, the one true standout, is Monday morning, the 24th of August. The water will be clean, the swell is a solid 6ft from the NNW, and the energy is pumping. Remember, this is an expert reef, so 6ft is a serious wave. It’s not for the faint of heart, and with the crowds marked as "sometimes," you might have to share it with a few other keen locals. The rest of the forecast is a lot of waiting.

Rusty.

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