
Surf Forecasts:
Lone Pine Brighton surf forecast from 16 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 19 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 19 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 2,821 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 16 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Monday (Nov 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 26) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 16th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 19th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 19th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lone Pine Brighton over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun night, light winds from the NNW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 4 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | S 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 4 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | NE 4 | SSE 14 | S 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | NE 11 | SSE 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
38 | 18 | 21 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 25 | 32 | 83 | 44 | 29 | 19 | 526 | 24 | 47 | 56 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | off | on | on | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:17PM1.61m | 10:41AM1.73m | 11:05PM1.58m | 11:28AM1.70m | 11:52PM1.57m | 12:13PM1.69m | 00:38AM1.59m | 12:57PM1.70m | 1:23AM1.63m | 1:41PM1.72m | 2:08AM1.71m | 2:27PM1.76m | 2:55AM1.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:12PM0.44m | 4:22AM0.44m | 4:57PM0.45m | 5:07AM0.46m | 5:41PM0.45m | 5:52AM0.46m | 6:24PM0.43m | 6:37AM0.44m | 7:07PM0.40m | 7:24AM0.40m | 7:51PM0.35m | 8:12AM0.36m | 8:37PM0.29m | |||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | S 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 11 | NE 5 | S 14 | ESE 4 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 |
38 | 18 | 5 | 32 | 34 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 14 | 32 | 83 | 44 | 12 | 5 | 526 | 5 | 47 | 42 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | NE 4 | S 15 | SE 5 | S 14 | ENE 4 | S 14 | N 4 | SE 4 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | S 15 | SSE 14 | NE 8 | SSE 16 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 11 |
3 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 27 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 11 | 56 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 9 | NE 8 | N 3 | S 10 | S 8 | SE 5 | S 14 | NNE 6 | — | ENE 9 | — | — | — | ENE 9 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | — | — | — |
4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33 | 6 | 4 | 4 | — | 15 | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 9 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NNE 4 | SSW 2 | SE 6 | E 4 | E 4 | — | NW 3 | SE 4 | — | — | E 9 | NE 4 | — | SE 4 | — | E 4 | ENE 10 | ENE 3 |
13 | 9 | 21 | 1 | 20 | 11 | 9 | — | 3 | 25 | — | — | 39 | 29 | — | 12 | — | 1 | 36 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 38 | 38 | 29 | 25 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 29 | 157 | 1 | 45 | 40 | 25 | 29 | 294 | 40 | 173 | 40 | 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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