Surf Forecasts:
Pink Rocks surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, S swell with 228 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pink Rocks this week:
The surf forecast for Pink Rocks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pink Rocks in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pink Rocks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, giving you the scoop in feet and Fahrenheit.
The first few days are a slow grind. Tiny swell and messy wind keep the surf pretty flat. The first real chance comes on Sunday morning, 16th August. We’ve got about 3ft from the SSE, with a 7-second period, and the wind is light cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The wave energy is moderate (130). It’s rideable, but nothing special. The afternoon turns glassy, with 2ft from the south and a longer 10-second period, bumping the energy to 147.
The rest of the week is a bust. Small swell and onshore winds mean you’re better off waiting.
The real highlight is Sunday, 23rd August. The morning is glassy, with a clean 5ft south swell, a 10-second period, and the combined energy hits a strong 485. That’s a solid pulse. The swell direction is perfect for the reef. Remember, this is an advanced, inconsistent spot, and it can get crowded, but when it’s firing, it’s firing.
Next up, Tuesday, 25th August. The morning session is a standout: glassy conditions, 7ft from the SSE, a 10-second period, and a whopping 972 energy reading. That’s very strong, powerful groundswell. For a reef, that’s going to be epic. But in the afternoon, it gets over 8ft, which is expert-only, and the wind turns onshore. Morning is the move.
Then on Friday, 28th August, the morning brings 6ft from the ESE, a 10-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is 546, so it’s a nice pulse. Not as big as the 25th, but still a very good session.
Water temp is about 63°F, slightly warmer than average for this time of year.
Best bets: the mornings of Sunday the 23rd, Tuesday the 25th, and Friday the 28th. The 25th is the big one, but it’s for experts. The 23rd is a close second with cleaner, more manageable waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 10 | S 8 | S 6 | S 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 10 | ESE 14 | ESE 6 | E 11 | E 10 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 18 | 223 | 76 | 12 | 36 | 63 | 88 | 57 | 42 | 34 | 37 | 33 | 37 | 49 | 57 | 49 | 57 | 36 | 87 | 91 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:04PM1.56m | 10:36AM1.30m | 10:46PM1.45m | 11:15AM1.30m | 11:26PM1.32m | 11:54AM1.28m | 00:04AM1.19m | 12:33PM1.25m | 00:43AM1.06m | 1:15PM1.22m | 1:25AM0.95m | 2:02PM1.19m | 2:19AM0.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:30AM0.13m | 4:33PM0.26m | 5:07AM0.20m | 5:18PM0.31m | 5:41AM0.28m | 6:04PM0.37m | 6:13AM0.36m | 6:52PM0.44m | 6:45AM0.43m | 7:47PM0.50m | 7:19AM0.49m | 8:57PM0.54m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 14 | 32 | 12 | 12 | 36 | 63 | 49 | 33 | 42 | 33 | 37 | 26 | 27 | 41 | 54 | 44 | 57 | 36 | 6 | 91 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | S 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | SE 6 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 12 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 11 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 18 | 22 | 17 | 9 | 34 | 6 | 88 | 57 | 34 | 34 | 23 | 33 | 31 | 49 | 57 | 49 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | ENE 10 | SE 8 | SE 15 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 14 | S 8 | S 8 | E 15 | E 14 | E 11 | E 13 | E 11 |
| kJ | 14 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 37 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 4 | — | ENE 6 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | — | 223 | 76 | 33 | 104 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | — | 87 | 60 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 147 | 0 | 43 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 66 | 0 | 2 | 293 | 1 | 2 | 489 | 1 |
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The above surf forecast table for Pink Rocks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pink Rocks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pink Rocks 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 (Pink Rocks) 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).
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