Spew Pits Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve gotta be straight with you about this stretch of surf. It’s a tough one. We’re looking at the waters around Spew Pits, and honestly, the picks are slim. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a grind, with a handful of days where you might just get something to ride, but nothing that’s going to have you calling in sick.

First up, we’ve got Spew Pits. The water temperature is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until Wednesday, July 29th, but it’s a real letdown. You’re looking at a tiny 1 ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 19 mph, which would normally be clean, but the wave energy is weak (35). The data says “poor surf conditions,” and I’m with that. It’s a skunk.

Thursday the 30th, we see a bump to 4 ft from the N, but the period drops to a short 7 seconds. The wind is still fresh and cross-off, which keeps the surface clean, but the energy is still moderate (187). The comments are still “poor surf conditions.” This is a board-floater kind of day.

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (July 31st to August 2nd) are all similar. Swell hangs around 3 ft to 4 ft, short period, with winds that go from cross-off to cross-onshore. The energy stays in the moderate 100s to low 200s. The water is clean at times, but the wind and weak swell just aren’t cooperating. Saturday afternoon has a cross-on breeze that’ll put a ripple on it.

The following week, from Monday, August 3rd through Thursday, August 7th, the swell picks up a bit, hitting 5 ft to 6 ft from the N/NNE, but the period is still short (6-7 seconds). The wind is consistently cross-off and fresh, keeping the surface clean. The energy starts to get stronger, hitting 402 on Friday the 7th. But the forecasts are still calling it “poor surf conditions.” It’s a frustrating pattern.

Then we get to the best of a bad bunch. Friday, August 7th, into Saturday, August 8th. The swell is 6 ft to 6 ft from the N, and the period finally stretches to 8 seconds. The wave energy is strong (402 to 494). The wind Saturday morning is a moderate breeze from the NNE, cross-off. This is the most promising window. The 6 ft height is pushing expert territory, but with the clean conditions, it could hold some power. However, the swell is short-period, so don’t expect perfect lines.

The very end of the run, from Monday, August 12th, we see a slight drop in swell to 5 ft from the N, period at 8 seconds. The energy is still moderate (305). Wednesday morning has a “marginal” call, which is the best we get all period. The wind is a moderate breeze from the N, cross-off. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only session that isn’t a total write-off.

So, where’s the best? It’s a toss-up, but I’d say the morning of Saturday, August 8th is the one to try. You’ve got a 6 ft N swell with 8 seconds, clean cross-off breeze, and strong energy (494). It’s the most size and power we see with decent wind. The crowd could be there on a Saturday, but it might be worth the punt. The morning of Wednesday, August 12th is the only other session that doesn’t get a “poor” tag, with 5 ft N swell and clean wind, but it’s a step down in energy.

This is a barren run, no doubt. Spew Pits is a consistent reef, so it tends not to be this poor for this long. Forecasts can change, but for now, don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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