Surf Forecasts:
Lone Pine Brighton surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 2,735 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lone Pine Brighton this week:
The surf forecast for Lone Pine Brighton over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lone Pine Brighton in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lone Pine Brighton over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | S 16 | SSW 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | NE 6 | ESE 12 | N 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
280 | 169 | 64 | 25 | 98 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 493 | 135 | 102 | 70 | 90 | 136 | 69 | 31 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 13 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 4:46PM1.87m | 5:03AM1.77m | 5:26PM1.87m | 5:45AM1.79m | 6:08PM1.86m | 6:30AM1.81m | 6:52PM1.84m | 7:17AM1.83m | 7:40PM1.82m | 8:07AM1.84m | 8:31PM1.80m | 9:02AM1.87m | 9:27PM1.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:30AM0.28m | 11:00PM0.31m | 11:15AM0.26m | 11:44PM0.28m | 12:01PM0.25m | 00:29AM0.27m | 12:49PM0.26m | 1:15AM0.26m | 1:39PM0.27m | 2:04AM0.26m | 2:32PM0.28m | 2:55AM0.25m | 3:27PM0.29m | ||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | N 4 | SSE 10 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NNE 4 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 |
23 | 169 | 64 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 135 | 102 | 70 | 90 | 136 | 69 | 31 | 31 | 5 | — | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | S 10 | ESE 12 | NE 4 | SE 12 | E 12 | E 7 | — | N 3 | NE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | S 15 | SE 12 |
— | 12 | 12 | 25 | 98 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | N 4 | SE 10 | SE 12 | S 16 | — | — | NE 9 | SSE 17 | — | — | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | NNE 9 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | S 18 |
— | 8 | 19 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 3 | 28 | — | — | 7 | 25 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | ENE 8 | — | N 2 | NW 4 | SSW 17 | WSW 3 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 | SSE 11 | NE 6 | ENE 4 | N 4 |
280 | 8 | 1 | 20 | 36 | — | 1 | 17 | 493 | 3 | — | 6 | — | — | 5 | 10 | 18 | 24 | 5 | 7 | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 29 | 29 | 157 | 0 | 5 | 128 | 0 | 153 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 29 | 38 | 25 | 38 |
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Information about the Lone Pine Brighton Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lone Pine Brighton provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lone Pine Brighton can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lone Pine Brighton 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 (Lone Pine Brighton) 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 Lone Pine Brighton 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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