Pipeline Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the North Shore over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a window of proper surf on the horizon, so don’t write it off just yet.

The first few days are basically a write-off. We’re looking at a long flat spell from Tuesday the 1st through to Friday the 4th of September. Tiny, weak dribbles and a stiff cross-off breeze are making it a total non-starter. You’re better off waxing your board for later.

Saturday the 5th sees the first glimmer of life. The afternoon brings a pulse of 5ft SSW swell, but it’s a bit rough around the edges. It’s not until Sunday the 6th that things start to look a little more hopeful, with a consistent 4ft to 5ft SSW swell and clean conditions. The combined wave energy is solid, sitting at 694 and 512, but it’s still just marginal.

Now, the real standout window is from Monday the 7th through Tuesday the 8th of September. Monday starts with a 4ft SSW groundswell pushing in, but the energy jumps to 1034. The real magic happens Monday afternoon with a light breeze from the ESE, clean conditions, and a solid 4ft SSW swell. The wave energy is 949, and it’s looking like very good surf. But the best of the entire run is Tuesday the 8th. Pipeline is the pick of the litter. The morning sees a 5ft SW swell and a combined energy of 1142, and by the afternoon it’s firing with a 6ft WSW swell and a massive 1688 energy reading. The wind is light and the conditions are clean. This is a solid, expert-level swell. At 6ft, this is only for the experienced crew. The sets will be packing a punch, and the offshore breeze will keep those barrels squeaky clean. Expect crowds, because Pipeline is always a magnet.

After that, the surf eases off considerably. Wednesday the 9th is still surfable but dropping, and by Thursday the 10th, we’re back to small, weak waves. The second week from the 10th through the 16th is mostly a flat, low-energy affair. A few small pulses of swell pop up, but nothing worth writing home about. The water temp is sitting at a normal 80° for this time of year, so you’ll be fine in a shorty.

Overall, the call is clear. Tuesday the 8th of September is the day to circle. Pipeline will be the place, with a strong, clean, 6ft WSW swell. If you’re an expert, that’s your window.

Rusty.

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