Wainui Beach - Pines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the upcoming swell window for Wainui Beach – Pines. This is a classic exposed spot that takes a solid southerly groundswell, and we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks.

First up, there’s some serious muscle arriving early on. Thursday the 6th sees a hefty 10ft south swell rolling in with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is pumping at a strong 3544. Problem is, this is an advanced wave only – it’s too big and raw for most, and even with that cross-off wind, only the experienced crew will be getting amongst it.

The real standout, the session to circle on your calendar, is Friday the 7th morning. The swell drops back to a more manageable 5ft from the southeast, but the kicker is the light offshore northwest wind at 10 km/h. The swell period is a clean 10 seconds, and the wave energy is still a solid 895. This is where it all comes together – clean, offshore conditions and a decent sized, well-shaped wave. For the confident surfer, this is the pick of the window.

Saturday the 8th morning offers a repeat with similar clean offshore winds and a 4ft swell from the SSE, though the energy has eased a touch to 768. Still very good waves.

Now, after that initial burst, things fade fast. From Sunday the 9th through to Sunday the 16th, the surf drops right off. We’re looking at small, weak swell – mostly under 3ft – and the combined energy falls below 100 for several days. The wind is messy or onshore for most of that stretch, so it’s chasing dribbles. It gets a bit glassy early on the 11th, but the swell is barely 2ft with a short period – it’s a knee-high affair.

Then, after this quiet spell, we get another pulse of energy. Monday the 17th morning looks interesting: a 6ft south-southwest swell with a short period of 7 seconds arrives under glassy conditions. The energy reads a moderate 453. It’s a bit short-period, so it’ll be a bit walled up and lumpy on the face, but glassy conditions make it rideable for those who know the bank.

But the real late show is on Tuesday the 18th. A solid 7ft south-southeast groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds is forecast. The combined energy is a punchy 2124, and you have a light offshore wind. That’s a powerful, clean groundswell – perfect for this reef setup if it handles the size. But take note: 7ft is expert territory, and it could be too much for the average surfer. Still, this is a promising long-range call.

The water temperature sits at 56°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no major surprises there.

Overall, make the most of Friday the 7th morning for the best balance of size and clean conditions, and keep a close eye on that Tuesday the 18th window for the bigger, longer-period groundswell – just be ready for a serious paddle.

Rusty.

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