
Surf Forecasts:
Lone Pine Brighton surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 13 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, S swell with 229 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 5 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with NE 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 (Nov 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lone Pine Brighton in the next 16 days are 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 07) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 5th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 5th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 13th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lone Pine Brighton over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 6 | ENE 8 | E 5 | E 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 58 | 19 | 20 | 48 | 66 | 51 | 50 | 27 | 18 | 33 | 34 | 44 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | off | on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:04AM1.89m | 1:32PM1.99m | 2:01AM1.90m | 2:25PM1.95m | 2:54AM1.91m | 3:15PM1.92m | 3:43AM1.92m | 4:03PM1.88m | 4:30AM1.92m | 4:49PM1.85m | 5:16AM1.93m | 5:34PM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:50PM0.13m | 7:11AM0.14m | 7:44PM0.14m | 8:07AM0.17m | 8:37PM0.15m | 9:01AM0.20m | 9:27PM0.17m | 9:53AM0.23m | 10:15PM0.20m | 10:43AM0.26m | 11:01PM0.23m | 11:32AM0.29m | 11:47PM0.26m | |||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
8:15 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 8 | E 5 | S 16 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | S 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
2 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 48 | 66 | 51 | 50 | 27 | 18 | 33 | 34 | — | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | ENE 6 | — | ESE 4 | S 11 | NE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 12 | E 12 | S 4 | S 4 | S 15 | S 14 | ENE 9 | S 8 | SE 5 |
4 | 5 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 39 | 16 | 17 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | — | S 16 | E 14 | S 13 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | — | S 15 | S 14 | S 15 | S 8 | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 |
6 | — | 5 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 18 | 1 | — | 15 | 3 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ESE 4 | — | E 5 | NE 6 | N 3 | ENE 4 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | E 8 | — | S 3 | — | — |
6 | 6 | — | 11 | 58 | 2 | 20 | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | 44 | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 25 | 29 | 40 | 0 | 38 | 40 | 0 | 38 | 38 | 5 | 29 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 146 | 43 |
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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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