Surf Forecasts:
Pipeline surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 790 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pipeline this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Pipeline in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pipeline over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what we’ve got coming down the pike.
Honestly, this 16-day stretch is a tough one. We’ve got a big gap of flat, poor conditions right out of the gate, with the first real glimmer of anything worth paddling out for not showing up until Wednesday, 22 July. The run-up to that is all cross-off winds and tiny, weak swell – not worth wetting a wetsuit for.
Things start to change on Wednesday the 22nd. The swell bumps up to about 2ft from the SSW, with a period that jumps to 24 seconds. That is a very long-period groundswell. The combined energy hits 437 (moderate) which is a decent kick. The cross-off wind from the E/ENE keeps the surface clean, but for a legendary reef like Pipeline, this size is barely a trickle. It’s marginal and really only for the very keen. By Thursday the 23rd, the swell picks up to 3ft, still from the SSW, period at 20 seconds, and the energy kicks up to around 567. Wind is a fresh cross-off, so the face will be clean for those who want to scratch into tiny tubes. Still, for most, it’s more of a sightseeing day.
Friday the 24th and the weekend keep the same cross-off pattern, with swell hanging around the 2ft to 3ft range. The period starts to drop from 19 seconds down to 16 seconds by Sunday. The energy stays in the moderate range (up to 698 on Saturday morning), but the wave state is consistently clean. Nobody is getting barreled, but a longboard could find a glide. The water is a comfortable 79° and about average for this time of year.
The standout, for what it’s worth, comes on Thursday, 30 July. That afternoon we finally see a “good surf conditions” call – the only one in the whole run. Swell height is just 2ft from the SSW, with a period of 18 seconds, and the cross-off wind drops to a gentle breeze. The energy is light (207), but the conditions finally align for a proper little session on the inside reefs. It’s not going to be a classic day at Pipe, but it’ll be the cleanest and most fun you’ll have in this dry spell.
After that, it fades quickly. The first week of August is flat and weak, with all scores dropping to zero. Combined swell energy sinks below 100, and the period drops to 11 or 12 seconds. There’s just nothing doing. A long blank run for this spot. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, keep an eye on that Thursday, 30 July.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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 kJ | 105 | 72 | 103 | 224 | 437 | 429 | 480 | 567 | 399 | 623 | 329 | 428 | 302 | 502 | 617 | 662 | 475 | 452 | 416 |
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 |
High Tide | 11:07AM0.54m | 12:06PM0.60m | 12:43PM0.65m | 1:15PM0.69m | 1:45PM0.72m | 2:13PM0.75m | 00:03AM0.33m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:51AM0.18m | 2:33AM0.17m | 3:26AM0.15m | 4:23AM0.14m | 5:17AM0.11m | 6:03AM0.08m | 9:55PM0.32m | ||||||||||||
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 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 7:15 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 |
| kJ | 115 | 260 | 246 | 268 | 209 | 134 | 137 | 567 | 399 | 623 | 329 | 428 | 302 | 502 | 617 | 662 | 859 | 959 | 1206 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | E 13 | E 12 | SSW 23 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 21 | SSW 16 | E 14 | E 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 85 | 72 | 103 | 85 | 103 | 429 | 155 | 67 | 90 | 87 | 143 | 102 | 308 | 196 | 103 | 294 | 475 | 452 | 416 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | E 12 | E 11 | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | S 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSW 15 | S 21 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | E 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 |
| kJ | 105 | 25 | 23 | 224 | 437 | 80 | 480 | 100 | 173 | 56 | 93 | 229 | 103 | 67 | 65 | 85 | 37 | 36 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 191 | 176 | 191 | 200 | 220 | 166 | 188 | 298 | 349 | 395 | 334 | 412 | 456 | 414 | 632 | 515 | 452 | 378 | 283 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 10 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 165 | 24 | 26 | 165 | 24 | 24 | 28 |
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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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