
Surf Forecasts:
Lone Pine Brighton surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 435 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 15s period with S 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lone Pine Brighton in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lone Pine Brighton over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 9 | S 14 | NE 6 | N 4 | N 3 | E 12 | ESE 11 | S 15 | ESE 14 | E 13 | S 16 | E 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 6 | NE 4 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 16 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 41 | 85 | 121 | 84 | 47 | 42 | 435 | 60 | 201 | 80 | 11 | 11 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | off | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:52PM1.82m | 8:21AM1.85m | 8:45PM1.75m | 9:15AM1.80m | 9:39PM1.69m | 10:09AM1.77m | 10:33PM1.65m | 11:03AM1.74m | 11:26PM1.63m | 11:54AM1.74m | 00:15AM1.63m | 12:41PM1.74m | 1:01AM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:49PM0.27m | 2:10AM0.27m | 2:40PM0.34m | 2:59AM0.34m | 3:31PM0.40m | 3:48AM0.40m | 4:21PM0.45m | 4:37AM0.44m | 5:10PM0.48m | 5:25AM0.46m | 5:58PM0.49m | 6:11AM0.45m | 6:44PM0.47m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 9 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 8 | NE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | ESE 12 | NE 5 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 13 | SE 6 | SE 7 | NNE 4 |
12 | 7 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 20 | 41 | 85 | 73 | 84 | 47 | 10 | 42 | 24 | 12 | 80 | 10 | 7 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | E 11 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 12 | ENE 6 | NE 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | S 16 | NE 5 | S 16 | ESE 11 | ENE 5 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 9 |
1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 42 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | S 14 | SE 10 | E 13 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 4 | S 15 | SSE 6 | ENE 6 | S 16 | NE 8 | E 12 | S 17 | NNW 3 | S 16 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 14 | SE 13 |
2 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 39 | 3 | 4 | 121 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | ENE 5 | NW 3 | N 4 | N 3 | SSW 3 | — | SW 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | WNW 3 | NE 6 | NW 3 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 14 | — | — | NE 4 | SSE 3 |
3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | 6 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 435 | 60 | 201 | — | — | 10 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 38 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 254 |
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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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