Surf Forecasts:
Spew Pits surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, N swell with 917 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 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
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 coming our way for Spew Pits.
Honestly, for this stretch of the calendar, we’re looking at a long, drawn-out run of pretty ordinary conditions. The north-northeast wind machine is stuck on repeat, blowing a fresh 19 mph cross-off for days on end. That wind direction isn't doing us any favours, and it’s clobbering the wave quality. The first few days are a write-off with “poor surf conditions” flagged right through to the end of August. There’s a bit of size building from the 28th onward, with swell heights climbing to around 6 ft by the 29th, and the combined energy of all swells directed here peaking at a solid 929, so there’s definitely some water moving. But with that persistent breeze and short-period, junky north swell, it’s just messy. The Saturday the 29th *might* be the closest thing we get to a window, but even then it’s rated as marginal, with questionable tide and a period of 11 seconds. That kind of period at a reef break could offer a few better-shaped runners, especially with the water temp sitting at a very noticeable 3° warmer than normal for this time of year, but the wind is still cross-off and it’s inconsistent.
After that pulse fades, we roll into a week of smaller, weaker swell and the wind swings more cross and cross-onshore, just to add insult to injury. From the 31st of August through to the 4th of September, the swell drops to around 4 ft to 5 ft but the energy drops off, and the wind remains a problem. By the 5th of September, the swell is down to 3 ft with cross-onshore breezes, making for choppy, poor-quality surf. The gap in any decent swell is plain to see: there’s no good surf on offer for the entire 16-day outlook. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing if you’re honest about it.
This is a tough run. Spew Pits is a consistent, exposed reef that usually picks up the north-northwest swell, and it gets the occasional pulse, but the conditions just aren’t cooperating. For now, I’d say don’t waste the petrol.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
69 | 73 | 148 | 213 | 378 | 902 | 828 | 716 | 557 | 383 | 359 | 234 | 217 | 202 | 191 | 248 | 255 | 243 | 310 | 287 | 287 | |
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-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 |
High Tide | 2:02PM2.32m | 2:21AM2.17m | 2:32PM2.41m | 2:52AM2.24m | 3:03PM2.45m | 3:23AM2.27m | 3:35PM2.44m | 3:56AM2.26m | 4:09PM2.36m | 4:30AM2.21m | 4:46PM2.24m | 5:09AM2.10m | 5:29PM2.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:14PM0.18m | 8:18AM0.20m | 8:44PM0.10m | 8:49AM0.15m | 9:14PM0.06m | 9:21AM0.13m | 9:45PM0.08m | 9:54AM0.16m | 10:18PM0.14m | 10:31AM0.24m | 10:55PM0.25m | 11:12AM0.35m | 11:37PM0.41m | ||||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | S 17 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 |
3 | 8 | 25 | — | 37 | 108 | 101 | 99 | 65 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 28 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 42 | 41 | 51 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NW 8 | N 13 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | NW 12 | S 15 | N 10 | SW 14 | N 13 | SW 14 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 14 | S 13 |
1 | 3 | 3 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 8 | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
69 | 73 | 148 | 213 | 378 | 902 | 828 | 716 | 557 | 383 | 359 | 234 | 217 | 202 | 191 | 248 | 255 | 243 | 310 | 287 | 287 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 281 | 280 | 274 | 454 | 280 | 274 | 275 | 275 | 275 | 193 | 26 | 26 | 188 | 168 | 188 | 168 | 168 | 188 | 188 | 168 | 26 |
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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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