
Surf Forecasts:
Pier One surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, E swell with 5,148 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pier One this week:
The surf forecast for Pier One over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pier One in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pier One over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got one spot on the radar for the next couple of weeks, Pier One, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a tough watch. The forecast is a long stretch of frustration before we see a glimmer of hope.
For the first week and a half, it’s a write-off. From Wednesday, August 12, right through to the night of Saturday, August 23, we’re looking at cross-onshore winds and choppy, lumpy mess. The swell is there, but it’s junk. The wind is just ruining it. The energy is moderate to strong, with combined energy values from 168 up to a massive 2274, but it doesn’t matter with that wind direction. The swell is coming from the ENE, and the optimum for Pier One is NNE, so it’s hitting the wrong angle anyway. The period is a mix of short 7-second windswell and some longer 11-second groundswell, but it's all blown out. The water temp is about average for the time of year, but you won't care because you'll be fighting a 25 mph cross-onshore wind on the 15th. That’s not surf, that’s a survival drill.
The real standout, the only window worth circling on your calendar, comes on Sunday, August 16. The morning still has a bit of size – 12 ft – but it’s a bit big and the wind is finally swinging cross-offshore from the ESE at 12 mph. The energy is strong (2274), but the real magic is the Sunday afternoon. The swell drops to a much more manageable 8 ft from the E, the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph ESE breeze, and the conditions are described as "clean". This is the best on offer. The period is 9 seconds, so it's a solid, workable groundswell. For a reef break, this is the one. Get out there.
After that, it’s back to the grind. The wind goes cross-shore again, and the swell fades. By the end of the month, we’ve got tiny 2 ft surf with very ordinary conditions. A couple of days on the 24th and 25th have clean conditions with light offshore ESE winds, but the swell is tiny (3 ft, 9 seconds from the E) and the energy is weak (131-147). It’s surfable for a longboard on a glassy day, but nothing to write home about.
So, to sum it up: the only call is Sunday afternoon, August 16, at Pier One. That’s your window. The rest of the 16 days? A lot of sitting on the beach watching the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 114mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ENE on Sat night, light winds from the E by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | E 12 | ENE 11 | E 11 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
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163 | 163 | 168 | 158 | 195 | 220 | 353 | 530 | 1111 | 1857 | 2081 | 2077 | 1914 | 2267 | 828 | 509 | 356 | 259 | 199 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:42AM0.48m | 2:56PM0.91m | 2:28AM0.52m | 3:25PM0.87m | 3:13AM0.55m | 3:50PM0.81m | 3:59AM0.57m | 4:12PM0.73m | 4:46AM0.57m | 4:28PM0.65m | 5:39AM0.56m | 4:37PM0.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:02PM0.23m | 7:50AM-0.10m | 9:26PM0.19m | 8:31AM-0.06m | 9:51PM0.16m | 9:10AM0.02m | 10:16PM0.13m | 9:48AM0.11m | 10:40PM0.12m | 10:26AM0.22m | 11:05PM0.11m | 11:04AM0.32m | 11:30PM0.11m | ||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
6:58 | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 83 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 |
5 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 13 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 |
9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | W 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 7 | SW 17 | NE 11 | SW 15 | S 14 | SW 17 | S 14 | — | SW 16 | SW 19 | S 13 | SW 17 | W 18 | SW 19 | W 15 |
7 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 4 | — | 10 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | E 12 | ENE 11 | E 11 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
163 | 163 | 168 | 158 | 195 | 220 | 353 | 530 | 1111 | 1857 | 2081 | 2077 | 1914 | 2267 | 828 | 509 | 356 | 259 | 199 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 19 | 143 | 150 | 150 | 95 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 19 |
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Information about the Pier One Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pier One provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pier One can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pier One 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 (Pier One) 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 Pier One 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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