Surf Forecasts:
Pipeline surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 24s period, SSW swell with 437 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pipeline this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Pipeline in the next 16 days are 0.6m 24s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 24s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pipeline over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming.
First thing, Wednesday morning the 15th of July is the one to circle. Pipeline’s showing clean 2ft W swell with a 15-second period. That’s long-period groundswell – good shape and power for the reef. Wind is a gentle cross-off from the east at 9 mph, so it’ll be clean. Combined energy sits at 383, which is moderate. It’s not big, but the conditions are right.
Water temp is 79°, dead average for this time of year. Nothing out of the ordinary.
From Thursday morning onward, the swell drops and swings more southerly – bad news for Pipeline, which likes it from the WNW. Waves stay tiny, between 1ft and 2ft, with period dropping into the 12-14 second range. Combined energy falls into the low triple and double digits – weak. The wind stays cross-off, but the quality isn’t worth the paddle.
Around the 22nd of July, Wednesday, we see a pulse of 2ft SSW swell with a very long 24-second period and combined energy of 437. But the wind is a gusty 16 mph cross-off, and that direction is wrong for the reef. Likely a messy, straight wave.
Then on the 24th of July, Friday afternoon, we get the biggest reading: 3ft from the SSW, 17-second period, combined energy at 534 – moderate to strong. Still wrong direction, and the wind is moderate. Not a stand-out.
The 26th of July, Sunday morning, shows similar – 3ft SSW, 18-second period, 547 combined energy. Might look promising on paper, but it’s a long-range call and not the right direction for Pipe.
So, the only real highlight is that Wednesday morning. After that, it’s a lot of waiting. Get it while you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | NNE 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 26 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 221 | 215 | 310 | 173 | 258 | 178 | 166 | 196 | 189 | 141 | 210 | 121 | 87 | 93 | 73 | 83 | 81 | 132 | 73 | 68 | 224 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:17PM0.84m | 3:16AM0.37m | 4:48PM0.79m | 4:19AM0.39m | 5:14PM0.72m | 5:30AM0.40m | 5:34PM0.65m | 6:57AM0.43m | 5:45PM0.58m | 8:57AM0.47m | 5:34PM0.52m | 11:07AM0.54m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:33AM-0.00m | 11:24PM0.28m | 9:15AM0.06m | 11:51PM0.26m | 9:56AM0.15m | 00:19AM0.24m | 10:35AM0.25m | 00:47AM0.21m | 11:17AM0.35m | 1:17AM0.19m | 12:21PM0.45m | 1:51AM0.18m | 2:33AM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 16 | W 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | NNE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | NNE 8 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 152 | 99 | 310 | 150 | 149 | 178 | 166 | 196 | 189 | 38 | 210 | 121 | 87 | 93 | 69 | 77 | 325 | 121 | 264 | 236 | 264 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | NNE 8 | W 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | W 14 | W 14 | SSW 12 | NNE 7 | SSW 13 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | S 19 | S 19 | SSW 11 | S 16 | SW 18 | S 15 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 |
| kJ | 162 | 60 | 212 | 113 | 258 | 148 | 101 | 55 | 28 | 141 | 30 | 36 | 66 | 63 | 73 | 137 | 81 | 115 | 127 | 123 | 107 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | NNE 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | W 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 | SW 20 | S 18 | SW 18 | E 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 26 |
| kJ | 221 | 215 | 75 | 173 | 42 | 102 | 55 | 100 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 31 | 25 | 60 | 98 | 83 | 23 | 132 | 73 | 68 | 224 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 160 | 127 | 91 | 177 | 198 | 170 | 125 | 100 | 117 | 346 | 306 | 284 | 157 | 161 | 199 | 162 | 212 | 191 | 153 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 2 | 11 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
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The above surf forecast table for Pipeline provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pipeline can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pipeline 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 (Pipeline) 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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