Aussie pipe Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.18° S 150.69° E

Aussie pipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aussie pipe sea temperature is
18.2°C
1.0° 

Aussie pipe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Aussie pipe surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,146 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with SSE swell.

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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aussie pipe in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 22nd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 22nd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 21st Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed morning, strong winds from the NE by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sat morning).

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
S
9
2.2
S
8
1.6
S
10
1.2
SSE
9
0.6
S
19
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
12
1.3
NE
6
0.6
S
10
2.2
NE
6
1.3
NE
7
1
NE
6
1.8
NE
6
1.2
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
NE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1487
650
509
265
252
109
129
136
73
374
159
78
282
160
75
139
66
51
61
56
Wind (km/h)
30
S
20
S
10
SSE
10
ENE
20
NE
10
E
20
ENE
20
N
25
NNE
40
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
10
NW
5
NNW
30
S
20
S
10
SSW
20
ENE
15
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
5:31AM1.09m
4:54PM1.41m
6:06AM1.18m
5:42PM1.47m
6:38AM1.28m
6:25PM1.52m
7:10AM1.37m
7:07PM1.55m
7:42AM1.46m
7:48PM1.56m
8:15AM1.54m
8:30PM1.55m
Low Tide
11:12PM0.49m
10:34AM0.75m
11:50PM0.43m
11:29AM0.67m
00:24AM0.36m
12:15PM0.57m
00:57AM0.31m
12:58PM0.47m
1:30AM0.28m
1:39PM0.38m
2:03AM0.27m
2:22PM0.31m
2:38AM0.28m
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5:52
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4
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Temp °C
13
13
15
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Feels °C
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15
23
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27
15
13
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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.

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