Aussie pipe surf break

Aussie pipe surfForecast / NSW – South Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Sunday 10 May 2026 AEST
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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
20.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aussie pipe this week:

The surf forecast for Aussie pipe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aussie pipe in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 11th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 11th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 11th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aussie pipe over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
8
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.4
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
0.8
S
9
1.2
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.3
E
7
1
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
8
1
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
205
441
313
361
513
366
286
275
320
392
341
110
119
131
233
195
158
88
43
42
197
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
SW
15
SSW
5
SW
5
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
NNE
10
WSW
5
E
10
NNW
10
N
25
NE
15
N
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
3:24PM1.18m
2:43AM1.37m
4:10PM1.27m
3:45AM1.38m
4:51PM1.38m
4:46AM1.39m
5:31PM1.51m
5:43AM1.41m
6:13PM1.63m
6:38AM1.42m
6:57PM1.75m
7:32AM1.42m
7:42PM1.84m
Low Tide
8:41PM0.82m
9:37AM0.46m
9:49PM0.74m
10:22AM0.44m
10:49PM0.62m
11:05AM0.41m
11:45PM0.49m
11:48AM0.39m
00:37AM0.36m
12:32PM0.38m
1:29AM0.25m
1:16PM0.38m
2:22AM0.17m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:04
5:02
5:01
5:00
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
8
2
Temp °C
18
18
18
17
18
18
19
19
18
18
18
18
19
18
17
17
18
16
19
19
17
16
16
16
16
19
18
18
17
16
16
15
14
17
16
17
17
18
15
16
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
8
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.4
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
0.5
E
12
1.4
SE
10
0.4
E
11
0.8
S
9
1.2
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.3
E
7
1
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
8
1
ENE
10
Energy kJ
205
441
313
361
513
366
286
275
69
392
38
110
119
131
233
195
158
88
43
42
197
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
12
0.5
E
13
0.6
S
15
0.7
E
14
0.8
E
13
0.9
E
13
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.1
S
23
0.4
E
11
0.3
S
16
0.3
E
11
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
6
Energy kJ
68
84
168
178
225
273
150
102
11
39
47
21
78
52
47
43
27
26
24
16
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
12
0.4
SSE
16
0.6
E
12
0.7
S
14
0.1
NE
10
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
11
0.3
S
18
0.1
N
10
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.4
E
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
Energy kJ
71
91
106
192
4
19
3
2
57
2
9
9
5
8
8
23
15
14
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.1
ESE
6
0.6
NE
4
0.9
NNE
4
Energy kJ
320
341
82
10
26
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
12
12
8
12
0
0
0
0
50
12
45
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
8
135
0
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
6
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
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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 16 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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