Surf Forecasts:
Pipeline surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 790 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with NNE 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| 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 folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this 16-day run for the North Shore is a tough one. We're looking at a long, dry spell with hardly any swell worth paddling out for. The first real window of opportunity doesn't show up until the end of the month, and even then, it's a gamble.
We start off on Thursday, 23 July with a few small, weak waves at Pipeline (North Shore). The swell is a tiny 3ft from the SSW, but it's got a long period of 20 seconds, which is a groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (667). The catch is a fresh cross-offshore breeze from the E at 19 mph, which will keep the surface clean, but the waves are just too marginal and small to get excited about. The water temp is 79°, which is about average for this time of year.
Friday, 24 July through to Wednesday, 5 August is a total write-off. The forecast shows poor surf conditions day after day, with cross-offshore winds and small, weak swell. The energy drops right off, with some days barely registering. It's a long stretch of flatness.
Now, things get a little interesting on the 30th of July. Thursday morning, we get a glassy session with a light SW wind at 3 mph. The swell is a weak 4ft from the N, with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is low (124). These are surfable but very ordinary waves. The glassy conditions are a major positive, but it's a flash in the pan.
The standout – and I'm using that term loosely – is the 30th of July, Thursday afternoon. The wind swings to a light SE offshore at 6 mph, and the swell is a manageable 3ft from the N. The energy is very low (94). It's a small window, but the offshore wind should make for some clean, rideable lines. Don't expect any barrels, but it's the best we've got. After that, it's back to the same old story of poor conditions and cross-offshore winds all the way through to the 7th of August.
This is a rough patch. The North Shore is going quiet, with no real pulses of energy. The 30th of July is your only real chance, and even then, keep your expectations low. Forecasts can change, but right now, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NNE 7 | SSW 14 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 567 | 399 | 623 | 329 | 428 | 298 | 502 | 755 | 662 | 475 | 452 | 416 | 292 | 284 | 215 | 189 | 187 | 135 | 136 | 215 | 193 |
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 | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 12:43PM0.65m | 1:15PM0.69m | 1:45PM0.72m | 2:13PM0.75m | 00:03AM0.33m | 2:41PM0.76m | 00:53AM0.35m | 3:06PM0.77m | 1:35AM0.37m | 3:30PM0.77m | 2:18AM0.39m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:23AM0.14m | 5:17AM0.11m | 6:03AM0.08m | 9:55PM0.32m | 6:43AM0.06m | 9:58PM0.32m | 7:19AM0.04m | 10:09PM0.31m | 7:52AM0.05m | 10:24PM0.30m | |||||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 567 | 399 | 623 | 329 | 428 | 298 | 502 | 755 | 662 | 475 | 452 | 395 | 546 | 515 | 215 | 189 | 187 | 135 | 606 | 450 | 302 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 21 | SSW 16 | S 12 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 10 | S 9 | — | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 97 | 123 | 56 | 143 | 102 | 308 | 196 | 65 | 74 | 202 | 302 | 416 | 292 | 284 | 7 | 7 | — | 76 | 203 | 215 | 193 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | SSW 15 | S 21 | S 12 | S 12 | E 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | E 13 | SSE 10 | E 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | S 14 |
| kJ | 100 | 173 | 87 | 93 | 229 | 104 | 65 | 55 | 37 | 21 | 20 | 49 | 8 | 8 | 29 | 18 | 25 | 18 | 17 | 37 | 187 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — |
| kJ | 349 | 317 | 340 | 459 | 405 | 498 | 489 | 517 | 616 | 368 | 393 | 349 | 261 | 282 | 1338 | 970 | 997 | 1059 | 136 | 147 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 165 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 2 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 33 | 24 | 33 | 33 | 5 |
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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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