
Surf Forecasts:
Spew Pits surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, N swell with 328 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spew Pits over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for Spew Pits. Honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag and there’s a long dry spell to start.
We’ve got a solid gap of over a week where the surf is just plain poor. From the 17th right through to the 26th, the wind is a constant cross or cross-off, and while the swell height builds, it’s all short-period windswell with a period of only 6 to 8 seconds. The energy is low (27 to 351), and the waves will be choppy and blown out, especially on the afternoons. Not worth paddling out.
The first little glimmer of hope comes on Sunday, 26 July morning. The swell bumps up to 6ft from the north, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 608. The wind is a fresh cross-off, so the surface will be clean. It’s a marginal call, but it’s a start.
The standout window, and the only one I’d really get fired up about, is the Monday, 27 July morning. The swell jumps to 7ft from the northeast, the period stretches to 9 seconds, and the combined energy rockets up to 1126. That’s a proper surge of power. The wind is a fresh cross-off, so conditions will be clean. This is the best bet, but at 7ft, it’s getting into expert territory for a reef break like this. It’s going to be a big, powerful wave. The swell direction from the NE is a good fit for the optimum swell from the NNW, so it should wrap in nicely.
After that, the surf stays in the 6 to 7ft range through the end of the month, but the wind gets cross-shore, chopping things up. The period does get longer—up to 10 seconds by the 29th and 30th—which is better, but the cross-chop makes it ugly. The energy readings (686 to 926) are hefty, but it’s a battle.
The first few days of August don’t look much better. The swell drops back to 4ft by the 1st, with a short period, and while the wind is a light cross-off, the energy is weak (213). It’s a marginal morning at best.
So, bottom line: Don’t bother for the first week and a half. The only real standout is Monday, 27 July morning. It’s a short window, but that’s where the quality is. For the rest, it’s a lot of messy, powerful swell that’s hard to line up. Spew Pits is a consistent reef, so it’s not a total write-off, but you’ll be earning your waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNE 7 | WNW 8 | NNE 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
93 | 96 | 13 | 95 | 6 | 10 | 134 | 152 | 160 | 232 | 238 | 178 | 187 | 199 | 220 | 271 | 276 | 311 | 320 | 328 | 299 | |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:35PM2.51m | 5:04AM2.14m | 5:19PM2.37m | 5:48AM2.03m | 6:04PM2.19m | 6:34AM1.90m | 6:51PM1.99m | 7:24AM1.79m | 7:45PM1.80m | 8:23AM1.70m | 8:51PM1.65m | 9:34AM1.65m | 10:10PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:14AM0.17m | 10:54PM0.08m | 10:58AM0.26m | 11:37PM0.22m | 11:42AM0.39m | 00:20AM0.39m | 12:29PM0.54m | 1:06AM0.55m | 1:23PM0.68m | 1:59AM0.69m | 2:30PM0.79m | 3:04AM0.79m | 3:52PM0.83m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 |
26 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | WNW 8 | — | NW 9 | W 11 | WNW 10 | S 16 | S 16 | — | S 14 | W 13 | NW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | S 13 | WNW 8 | S 11 | — | — | — |
5 | 6 | — | 3 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 18 | — | — | — | — | N 11 | S 15 | NW 12 | NNW 9 | W 9 | S 13 | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
93 | 96 | 72 | 95 | 92 | 108 | 134 | 152 | 160 | 232 | 238 | 178 | 187 | 199 | 220 | 271 | 276 | 311 | 320 | 328 | 299 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 274 | 454 | 193 | 280 | 193 | 168 | 193 | 193 | 274 | 274 | 193 | 193 | 273 | 274 | 274 | 274 | 274 | 274 | 274 | 274 | 275 |
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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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