
Surf Forecasts:
Pilar surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, NNE swell with 638 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pilar this week:
The surf forecast for Pilar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pilar in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 5AM. 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 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pilar over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | NE 15 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
151 | 101 | 73 | 94 | 61 | 212 | 195 | 473 | 503 | 505 | 480 | 443 | 534 | 618 | 485 | 380 | 306 | 234 | 170 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 9:19PM1.54m | 11:40AM1.19m | 10:17PM1.42m | 2:35PM1.23m | 00:28AM1.36m | 3:30PM1.35m | 2:17AM1.44m | 3:58PM1.47m | 3:17AM1.56m | 4:22PM1.59m | 4:00AM1.69m | 4:45PM1.70m | 4:38AM1.81m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:42AM0.69m | 3:48PM1.09m | 6:30AM0.74m | 6:32PM1.17m | 8:16AM0.68m | 8:42PM1.07m | 9:14AM0.57m | 9:31PM0.92m | 9:53AM0.47m | 10:06PM0.76m | 10:25AM0.38m | 10:37PM0.59m | |||||||
— | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
5:34 | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | NE 15 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 |
151 | 63 | 63 | 94 | 61 | 212 | 195 | 473 | 503 | 505 | 480 | 443 | 534 | 618 | 485 | 380 | 306 | 234 | 170 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 12 | NE 14 | NNE 16 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 |
32 | 31 | 30 | 54 | 30 | 91 | 184 | 103 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 29 | 55 | 93 | 93 | 78 | 78 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ENE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 |
58 | 101 | 73 | 15 | 14 | 30 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 29 | 24 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 38 | 27 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
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Information about the Pilar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pilar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pilar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pilar 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 (Pilar) 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 Pilar 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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