
Surf Forecasts:
Pine Trees (Sunset) surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,295 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pine Trees (Sunset) this week:
The surf forecast for Pine Trees (Sunset) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pine Trees (Sunset) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pine Trees (Sunset) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2326 | 2171 | 1589 | 1225 | 895 | 771 | 897 | 843 | 1018 | 1074 | 1447 | 1303 | 2295 | 1120 | 1083 | 1601 | 1093 | 1110 | 931 | 669 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:31PM0.29m | 11:37AM0.32m | 11:46PM0.30m | 11:58AM0.34m | 00:02AM0.32m | 12:19PM0.35m | 00:19AM0.32m | 12:41PM0.34m | 00:37AM0.32m | 1:03PM0.32m | 00:56AM0.31m | 1:25PM0.29m | 1:14AM0.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:34PM0.02m | 5:31AM0.03m | 5:50PM0.02m | 5:47AM0.01m | 6:08PM0.02m | 6:07AM-0.00m | 6:27PM0.02m | 6:29AM-0.01m | 6:46PM0.03m | 6:52AM-0.01m | 7:05PM0.05m | 7:17AM0.00m | 7:22PM0.06m | |||||||
— | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
2326 | 2171 | 1589 | 1225 | 895 | 375 | 897 | 843 | 1018 | 1074 | 1447 | 1303 | 2295 | 1120 | 1083 | 1601 | 1093 | 1110 | 931 | 669 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SE 12 | SSW 18 | SE 12 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | N 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | NE 8 |
388 | 260 | 227 | 212 | 323 | 771 | 281 | 200 | 134 | 134 | 92 | 270 | 50 | 666 | 427 | 10 | 55 | 46 | 72 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SW 20 | SE 12 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | NNE 9 | SE 12 | NNE 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 11 | S 12 |
16 | 8 | 8 | 97 | 144 | 125 | 205 | 196 | 128 | 122 | 17 | 71 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 11 | 72 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 35 | 40 | 445 | 352 | 263 | 120 | 27 | 19 | 147 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3515 | 3505 | 3505 | 3829 | 2626 | 3505 | 3906 |
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Information about the Pine Trees (Sunset) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pine Trees (Sunset) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pine Trees (Sunset) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pine Trees (Sunset) 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 (Pine Trees (Sunset)) 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 Pine Trees (Sunset) 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.
Pine Trees (Sunset) is 6 km (4 miles) from Punaauia. If you plan a holiday in Tahiti, look for hotels and other accommodation in Punaauia. Punaauia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










