Spew Pits Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting with a bit of a dry spell, to be honest. The first few days are looking pretty average, with small waves and a persistent cross-off wind that’s just not making it easy. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 75°, so that’s a nice little bonus if you’re just going for a paddle.

Spew Pits is the only game in town, and it’s a consistent expert-level reef break that’s really exposed to the swell. The optimum direction is from the NNW, so we’re keeping an eye on that.

For the first week, starting Monday the 7th, we’ve got some small NW swell around 2ft to 3ft with a decent period of 12 to 13 seconds, but the wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 12 to 19 mph. The wave energy is moderate, hitting 369 and 340, but the surf is poor. Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th are much the same – small, choppy, and not worth getting excited about.

By Thursday the 10th, the swell direction swings to the N and NNE, but the period drops to 6 or 7 seconds, which is short-period slop. The energy is weak, down around 117 to 153, and the wind is still a problem. Friday the 11th is a write-off with a 19 mph cross-shore wind and lumpy conditions.

The weekend of the 12th and 13th sees a slight bump in swell height, up to 5ft on Saturday morning, but the period is still short at 8 seconds, and the wind is fresh. The conditions are described as "surfable but very ordinary" – and that’s being generous. The energy is moderate at 440 on Saturday morning, but it’s just not clean.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Heading into the second week, on Monday the 14th, we get a shift. A light 6 mph offshore wind from the west swings in, and the swell comes from the NNW at 2ft with a long 13-second period. The energy is moderate at 203, and the conditions are still marginal tide-wise, but that’s the first real sign of life. Keep an eye on the morning session.

Tuesday the 15th is more of the same, with a light to moderate cross-off breeze and a 3ft NNW swell at 11 seconds. Clean conditions, but the waves are small.

The standout window, if you can wait, is looking like Wednesday the 16th in the morning. We’ve got a gentle offshore breeze from the east at 9 mph, a 2ft N swell with a 7-second period, and the wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." The energy is low at 99, but that offshore wind will make it glassy and clean. It’s not a big day, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far.

Looking further out, the 20th of September is showing some promise. Sunday morning has a gentle cross-off breeze from the ENE at 9 mph, a 5ft N swell with a 7-second period, and the comment says "expect good surf conditions." The energy is moderate at 201. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a long way out, so don’t hold me to it, but it’s looking like the best bet of the whole forecast.

The rest of the second week, from the 17th to the 22nd, is a mix of small to moderate N swells, cross-off winds, and poor to marginal conditions. Nothing else is really jumping out as a must-paddle session.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a bust. The second week has a couple of windows, but the clear winner is the morning of the 20th of September. If you can wait, that’s your session. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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