Aussie pipe surf break

Aussie pipe surfForecast / NSW – South Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 20 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Aussie pipe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Aussie pipe sea temperature is
21.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aussie pipe this week:

The surf forecast for Aussie pipe over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aussie pipe in the next 12 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 21st Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 21st Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 21st Jan)7ft (2.1m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aussie pipe over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the S by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ESE
2.1
ESE
1.9
ESE
2
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.7
ESE
2.3
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.2
SSE
1
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.9
SSE
1.1
SSE
1.4
SE
1.4
SE
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.2
SE
Period(s) (?)11111111111111899888811121413131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)25410348239768857246277723952972121448762180330765700610504456
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
5
SSE
10
SE
15
E
5
WSW
25
S
35
S
25
S
10
SSE
15
E
15
N
25
NNE
40
NE
15
N
20
NE
30
NE
25
NNE
25
NE
40
NE
5
W
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:49PM
1.26
10:32AM
1.70
11:26PM
1.30
11:13AM
1.65
12:05AM
1.33
11:56AM
1.58
12:46AM
1.37
12:44PM
1.48
1:33AM
1.41
1:38PM
1.36
2:26AM
1.46
2:43PM
1.25
3:27AM
1.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:42PM
0.18
4:13AM
0.51
5:17PM
0.19
4:57AM
0.50
5:53PM
0.22
5:45AM
0.50
6:31PM
0.27
6:37AM
0.51
7:11PM
0.33
7:38AM
0.52
7:57PM
0.40
8:48AM
0.53
8:49PM
0.47
10:09AM
0.50
Tue
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:09--6:09
Sunset8:12--8:12--8:10--8:10--8:09--8:09--8:08--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212020202018181819191821222125252329282427
Feels °C (?)191919172017141116161517171724232228262226
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Information about the Aussie pipe Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Aussie pipe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Aussie pipe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aussie pipe 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 (Aussie pipe) 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 Aussie pipe 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.

Are you planning a holiday in South Coast - New South Wales? If you are looking for accommodation near Aussie pipe, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Coast - New South Wales, consider staying in Nowra which is 34 km (21 miles) away. Other places in and around South Coast - New South Wales where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Kembla which is 78 km (48 miles) away and Wollongong, 86 km (53 miles) away.

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