Aussie pipe surf break

Aussie pipe surfForecast / NSW – South Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 15 Jan 2026 AEDT
Forecast update in hr  min  s Forecast update imminent
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
21.6° C
(Which is normal 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 Friday (Jan 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aussie pipe in the next 12 days are 5.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 16th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 16th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 17th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ENE
2.1
NE
2.4
NE
1.6
ENE
3.5
SSE
5
SSE
4.5
SSE
2.4
SE
4
E
3.5
E
3
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.5
SE
1.5
ENE
1.1
SE
1.7
E
2.2
E
2
E
2.5
E
2.5
E
3
E
Period(s) (?)678891010111099898881010111213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1553706402731921540042101363309222051361606336250181329957783161616732826
Wind
(km/h)
30
NE
35
NE
15
SW
25
S
20
SE
30
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
25
SE
25
SSE
30
S
35
S
30
S
30
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoncross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:19PM
1.00
7:13AM
1.56
8:09PM
1.05
7:55AM
1.63
8:53PM
1.11
8:35AM
1.68
9:34PM
1.16
9:14AM
1.71
10:12PM
1.21
9:53AM
1.72
10:49PM
1.26
10:32AM
1.70
11:26PM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:35PM
0.48
12:23AM
0.61
2:16PM
0.40
1:14AM
0.59
2:54PM
0.31
2:02AM
0.57
3:31PM
0.25
2:47AM
0.54
4:06PM
0.20
3:30AM
0.52
4:42PM
0.18
4:13AM
0.51
5:17PM
0.19
4:57AM
0.50
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--
Sunset-8:14--8:14--8:13--8:13--8:13--8:12--8:12-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
217642071271----32111-3
Temp. °C222322212220201920202019202119202020202019
Feels °C (?)202018192017151516161616181817171616141414
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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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