Aussie pipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Aussie Pipe. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a standout window if you’re patient.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a rough run. The first week is mostly a write-off. Monday the 10th kicks off with a messy 6 ft swell from the ENE, but that 19 mph cross-off wind is just ruining it. The wave energy is moderate (542), but the conditions are poor. It stays like that through to Wednesday the 12th, with onshore winds and choppy surf. You’re looking at a gap of nearly three days with nothing worth paddling out for.

Now, Thursday the 13th is where it gets interesting. That morning we’ve got a solid 8 ft swell from the SSW. The wind is glassy – just 3 mph from the WSW. That’s the kind of clean surface you dream about. The combined energy is strong (982), so there’s real power in the water. The swell period is short at 8 seconds though, so it’ll be a bit sectiony and dumpy, but for a reef break like this, it’ll still offer some proper walls. This is the standout of the whole outlook. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but for advanced surfers, that Thursday morning is your best shot. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

After that, it fades quickly. Friday the 14th and the weekend drop off into smaller, weaker surf with onshore winds again. There’s a long gap with nothing much until the following week.

The second week starts to look a little more promising. Tuesday the 19th is glassy with a 3 ft swell from the ESE, but the energy is weak (112) and the period is short. It’s surfable, but ordinary. By Friday the 21st, we start to see a building trend. The morning is glassy again with a 5 ft ENE swell, and the afternoon has clean offshore winds from the NE at 16 mph. The energy is moderate (303 and 380). It’s not a classic, but it’s clean.

The real long-range promise comes on Sunday the 23rd. That morning shows a 7 ft swell from the E with a 10-second period. The wind is a clean cross-off from the NNE at 12 mph. The combined energy is very strong (1546). That’s a lot of power. This is the second standout, but it’s a week and a half away, so take it with a grain of salt. The winds look good, so if it holds, it could be a proper session. Monday the 24th keeps the clean conditions with a 6 ft E swell, though the wind picks up a bit.

Overall, if you’re an advanced surfer, mark your calendar for Thursday the 13th morning. That’s the one. The long-range Sunday the 23rd is worth watching, but don’t hold your breath. For most of the time, the wind just isn’t playing ball.

Rusty

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