
Surf Forecasts:
Spew Pits surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, N swell with 282 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spew Pits this week:
The surf forecast for Spew Pits over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spew Pits in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spew Pits over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The forecast is a bit of a tough one for the next 16 days. The main break on the cards is Spew Pits, which is an expert-level reef setup. It’s got a consistent reputation, but the wind and swell aren't lining up to make it easy.
The water temp at Spew Pits is sittin' about average for the time of year, nothin' wild to report.
The opening of the outlook is a bit of a dud. Wednesday the 12th kicks off with a tiny 2ft NW swell and a short 9-second period, with a fresh NNE breeze. The energy is weak (86), and it's just not worth paddlin' out. Thursday the 13th through Sunday the 16th sees a bit more size, with a 4ft to 5ft N swell, but the period is short (6-7 seconds) and the wind is a cross-off or cross shore breeze from the north. The energy builds through the week (from 216 to 288), but the quality is still poor. It’s a lot of work for not much reward.
The best chance for a paddle comes around Tuesday the 18th. The swell holds at 4ft from the N, the period stretches to 9 seconds, and the wind drops to a gentle cross breeze. The energy is up to 321. It’s still only a marginal call, but it’s the most interesting window in the first week. Still, the wind is cross, not offshore, so it’s not going to be glassy.
From Wednesday the 19th into the second week, we see a shift. The swell drops back to 3ft, but the wind turns light and cross-off on the 19th morning, making for clean conditions. The energy is moderate (174). Thursday the 20th is similar, with clean morning conditions and a 3ft N swell. Then Friday the 21st and into the weekend, the swell builds back up to 5ft-5ft from the N, with a 9-10 second period. The energy climbs into the 300s and 400s. But the wind stays cross, and the report keeps saying "poor surf conditions." That’s a lot of water moving around but with a messy wind, it’s not going to be a clean lineup.
The standout here? Honestly, the only real window that might deliver something fun is the morning of Wednesday the 19th. The swell is small at 3ft from the N, but the period is a solid 9 seconds, and the light cross-off breeze from the NE should keep the face clean. It’s a small swell, but it might be the cleanest wave of the whole period. The other potential is the morning of Tuesday the 25th, more than a week away, where the swell is 4ft from the N with an 8-second period and a clean cross-off breeze, but it’s a long way out and the forecast is less certain.
Bottom line: there’s no real stand-out, get-in-the-car-and-go session here. The conditions are mostly cross or onshore, and the swells are choppy. The best bet is to keep an eye on those light wind mornings mid-week.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
41 | 56 | 94 | 91 | 97 | 95 | 124 | 154 | 203 | 212 | 178 | 160 | 156 | 185 | 260 | 235 | 252 | 280 | 276 | 235 | 207 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:05PM2.53m | 2:34AM2.31m | 2:48PM2.61m | 3:14AM2.34m | 3:28PM2.61m | 3:53AM2.31m | 4:07PM2.52m | 4:30AM2.23m | 4:45PM2.36m | 5:07AM2.11m | 5:22PM2.15m | 5:44AM1.97m | 6:02PM1.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:49AM0.16m | 8:24PM-0.04m | 8:31AM0.08m | 9:05PM-0.08m | 9:11AM0.06m | 9:43PM-0.04m | 9:49AM0.10m | 10:20PM0.06m | 10:26AM0.19m | 10:55PM0.21m | 11:04AM0.33m | 11:30PM0.39m | 11:44AM0.49m | 00:07AM0.57m | |||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
41 | 56 | 94 | 86 | 84 | 65 | 53 | 49 | 68 | 65 | 56 | 35 | 33 | 46 | 260 | 235 | 252 | 280 | 276 | 235 | 207 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | N 10 | S 16 | S 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
11 | 49 | 43 | 39 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 31 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | WNW 11 | NNW 7 | — | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | S 16 | — | — | SW 15 | S 14 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
34 | 12 | 5 | — | 3 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 5 | — | — | 8 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 3 | NNW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | — | NW 6 |
45 | 64 | 64 | 91 | 97 | 95 | 124 | 154 | 203 | 212 | 178 | 160 | 156 | 185 | 1 | 38 | — | — | 31 | — | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 274 | 274 | 274 | 26 | 274 | 26 | 26 | 275 | 280 | 193 | 168 | 188 | 168 | 188 | 26 | 26 | 81 | 61 | 3 | 61 | 0 |
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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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