
Surf Forecasts:
Pepino surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, S swell with 2,465 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pepino this week:
The surf forecast for Pepino over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pepino in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pepino over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 15 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
149 | 189 | 128 | 94 | 94 | 190 | 422 | 368 | 567 | 85 | 55 | 56 | 80 | 57 | 41 | 29 | 208 | 2347 | 1793 | 1303 | 901 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:12PM0.71m | 11:13AM0.68m | 5:53PM0.64m | 12:02PM0.77m | 11:28PM0.64m | 12:36PM0.85m | 00:09AM0.75m | 1:05PM0.93m | 00:40AM0.86m | 1:32PM0.99m | 1:08AM0.95m | 1:56PM1.03m | 1:34AM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:00PM0.56m | 1:35AM0.33m | 3:00PM0.59m | 3:23AM0.34m | 4:53PM0.54m | 4:51AM0.28m | 5:50PM0.46m | 5:50AM0.19m | 6:27PM0.37m | 6:34AM0.09m | 7:01PM0.30m | 7:13AM0.01m | 7:33PM0.23m | ||||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 6 | 3 | 13 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 31 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | S 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 15 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 |
149 | 189 | 96 | 65 | 64 | 163 | 131 | 104 | 196 | 85 | 55 | 56 | 80 | 57 | 41 | 29 | 208 | 2347 | 1793 | 1303 | 901 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 14 | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | S 5 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 |
28 | 13 | 128 | 94 | 4 | 41 | 51 | 45 | 25 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 55 | 47 | 45 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | — | S 15 | — | S 13 | S 9 | SE 14 | SE 14 | — | — | S 14 | — | S 12 | S 11 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | — | — | — |
51 | — | — | 5 | — | 31 | 14 | 7 | 7 | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 10 | 7 | 61 | 106 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | E 8 | E 12 | — | — | — |
— | 68 | 106 | 72 | 94 | 190 | 422 | 368 | 567 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 47 | 266 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 149 | 17 | 0 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 109 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 58 | 43 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
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Information about the Pepino Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pepino provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pepino can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pepino 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 (Pepino) 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 Pepino 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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