Spew Pits Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the region.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – if you're looking to get wet over the next couple of weeks, you're gonna have to be patient. The forecast is looking pretty grim for a solid run. The only spot that's even on the radar is Spew Pits, and even then, it's a real challenge.

The first solid window of surfable conditions doesn't show up until Monday the 14th of September. Before that, from Sunday the 6th right through to Sunday the 13th, it's a write-off. We're looking at a full week of poor surf with lumpy cross-shore chop and barely any energy worth paddling out for. The wave energy is weak to moderate at best, with combined energy values mostly sitting between 165 and 300 (moderate) but with a lot of raw, messy wind.

Now, the standout, and I mean the *only* standout, is Monday morning the 14th of September at Spew Pits. It's a tricky reef break, and it's an expert-only wave – so don't even think about it if you're not comfortable in a heavy, shallow setup. The swell is a modest 4 ft from the north, but the period is a clean 8 seconds. That's not a groundswell, but it's enough to push some shape. The real winner here is the wind: a slight air from the NE, which is basically glassy. That's a rare treat, and it’ll give you the cleanest surface you'll see all week. The combined energy hits 263 (moderate), which is enough for a few fun ones. The break is exposed, so it'll catch any pulse, but the optimum direction is NNW, and the swell is straight N, so it's not perfectly aligned. Still, for this stretch, it's the best on offer. Expect crowds possible, as it's a consistent spot. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.

After that, it's back to the same old story. Tuesday the 15th through to Saturday the 20th sees a return to cross-shore winds and messy conditions, with swell sizes hovering around 3 ft to 5 ft but always with a chop. The combined energy drops off hard, falling to 99 (weak) by Sunday the 21st, and the swell fades to just 2 ft. It's a long, frustrating run of poor surf.

So, to sum it up: if you're an expert with a flexible schedule, mark Monday the 14th of September on your calendar. That morning is your only real shot at clean, surfable waves. For everyone else, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

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