
Surf Forecasts:
Pipeline surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, NW swell with 1,048 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pipeline this week:
The surf forecast for Pipeline over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pipeline in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 25th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 25th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 27th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pipeline over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 79mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
119 | 114 | 110 | 163 | 367 | 741 | 561 | 521 | 349 | 677 | 894 | 1048 | 965 | 628 | 488 | 281 | 236 | 167 | 97 | 67 | 130 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | 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 | 12:25PM0.57m | 1:43AM0.65m | 12:48PM0.53m | 2:20AM0.72m | 1:10PM0.49m | 3:00AM0.77m | 1:30PM0.45m | 3:44AM0.80m | 1:45PM0.41m | 4:33AM0.79m | 1:40PM0.38m | 5:29AM0.77m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:55PM0.11m | 7:41AM0.30m | 7:14PM0.07m | 8:34AM0.32m | 7:37PM0.03m | 9:30AM0.34m | 8:04PM0.00m | 10:34AM0.36m | 8:35PM-0.01m | 12:04PM0.38m | 9:08PM0.00m | 9:45PM0.04m | |||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 29 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | E 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 |
119 | 114 | 110 | 44 | 367 | 741 | 561 | 521 | 349 | 300 | 894 | 1048 | 965 | 628 | 488 | 281 | 236 | 167 | 628 | 605 | 567 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | SSW 13 | E 7 | NW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 16 | N 9 | N 11 | N 9 | N 9 | SSW 16 | NNE 10 | S 14 | S 13 | NW 11 | S 10 | SSW 9 |
84 | 95 | 40 | 80 | 280 | 280 | 318 | 448 | 346 | 677 | 274 | 319 | 251 | 164 | 406 | 150 | 264 | 173 | 97 | 67 | 130 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | NE 12 | NE 8 | NNW 14 | E 8 | E 7 | SSW 12 | E 7 | NW 18 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 16 | N 9 | S 15 | NNE 9 | S 18 | W 15 | SW 10 | NW 10 |
55 | 69 | 41 | 163 | 41 | 26 | 86 | 25 | 327 | 292 | 441 | 269 | 239 | 334 | 101 | 343 | 106 | 294 | 18 | 67 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 4 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | E 4 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 11 | NE 6 | NE 10 | NE 7 |
183 | 158 | 21 | 160 | 240 | 135 | 61 | 13 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 19 | 80 | 131 | 115 | 990 | 341 | 901 | 414 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
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Information about the Pipeline Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pipeline 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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