Pai-Pai Surf Break
Lat Long: 16.65° S 151.53° W

Pai-Pai Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Pai-Pai

Issued: 7 am 03 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Pai-Pai sea temperature is
28.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Pai-Pai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Pai-Pai surf forecast from 3 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, S swell with 2,218 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pai-Pai this week:

The surf forecast for Pai-Pai over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pai-Pai in the next 16 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 9th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 9th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 4th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pai-Pai over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
3
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
11
2.3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
1.2
S
21
1.6
S
19
1.8
S
17
1.5
S
16
1.3
S
15
0.9
S
14
1.1
S
13
1.4
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
19
1.1
S
17
1.4
S
15
1.4
S
14
1.1
S
13
1
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1068
1677
1747
1269
1897
1901
1101
730
329
413
640
342
177
258
675
881
825
427
339
187
132
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSW
10
S
15
SSE
15
S
25
S
20
S
20
S
25
SSE
30
SE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
30
E
25
E
20
E
30
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
1:24PM0.17m
1:44AM0.14m
1:50PM0.16m
2:00AM0.13m
2:17PM0.16m
2:11AM0.13m
2:44PM0.15m
2:19AM0.13m
3:19PM0.14m
2:00AM0.12m
4:18PM0.13m
9:27PM0.14m
10:04AM0.11m
10:11PM0.15m
Low Tide
8:01PM0.03m
7:44AM0.05m
8:32PM0.05m
8:08AM0.06m
9:06PM0.08m
8:32AM0.08m
9:50PM0.10m
8:34AM0.09m
11:17PM0.12m
7:12AM0.10m
5:12PM0.13m
6:29AM0.10m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:38
5:38
5:38
5:38
5:38
5:39
5:39
 mm
1
Temp °C
24
25
25
25
25
25
25
24
25
25
25
25
25
26
26
25
26
26
26
26
26
Feels °C
21
23
23
23
25
24
24
22
24
23
22
22
21
21
21
21
24
23
24
25
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
11
2.3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
2.1
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
11
1.8
S
17
1.5
S
16
1.3
S
15
0.9
S
14
1.1
S
13
1.4
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
11
1.1
S
17
1.4
S
15
1.4
S
14
1.3
ESE
8
1
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.7
SE
9
Energy kJ
1068
1677
1747
1034
599
1901
1101
730
329
413
640
342
177
89
675
881
825
204
339
187
77
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
18
0.5
S
17
0.6
S
16
1.2
S
21
1.6
S
19
1.4
S
10
1.5
S
12
1.2
S
10
0.6
SSW
14
1
S
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.4
SW
12
0.6
S
19
1
SSE
6
0.4
SW
11
0.2
NNE
8
1.1
S
13
0.8
SSE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.7
S
12
Energy kJ
56
153
193
1269
1897
384
615
266
143
166
7
8
37
258
78
31
7
427
74
88
132
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
12
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
S
24
0.8
S
15
1
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.3
SE
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
10
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
18
0.3
S
17
0.4
SW
12
0.5
S
11
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
N
11
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
Energy kJ
26
23
176
283
405
289
27
137
82
14
6
7
49
35
61
7
2
122
113
54
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
9
0.9
SSE
5
1.6
SE
6
1.6
SE
6
0.9
E
5
1.5
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
0.9
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
7
Energy kJ
212
33
165
171
40
192
163
68
47
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
22
211
211
15
15
211
15
2439
1010
1010
1010
3185
1010
1010
1008
1008
12
12
52
0
0
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Information about the Pai-Pai Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pai-Pai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pai-Pai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pai-Pai 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 (Pai-Pai) 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 Pai-Pai 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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