Surf Forecasts:
Pipeline surf forecast from 22 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 2.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11AM.
| 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, looking at the next 16 days on the North Shore. It’s a quiet stretch, mostly small and cross-off, with just a couple of windows worth paddling out for.
The first real chance is Wednesday, July 29th, in the morning. We’re looking at waves about 2 ft from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds. The wind is a gentle breeze from the NE, keeping it cross-off and clean. The combined energy is moderate (353). It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s surfable.
The better option is Thursday, July 30th, in the afternoon. The wind drops to a light breeze from the east, and the swell is 2 ft from the SSW with a very long period of 18 seconds. That long period will give the reef some extra life, and the energy is moderate (263). It’ll be glassy and clean, with conditions described as having good surf. This is your standout. Crowds are often, so you’ll have company.
The rest of the run is a mix of marginal and poor conditions. The trade winds stay cross-off from the ENE, keeping the surface clean, but the swell is small and weak. There’s a big gap from the end of July into the first week of August with not much to offer. The wind picks up, and some fresh to strong breezes kick in. Water temp is about average for the season.
So, circle Thursday the 30th. That’s your best bet. The rest is just watching the horizon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | 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 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 224 | 437 | 429 | 480 | 567 | 399 | 623 | 329 | 428 | 302 | 502 | 747 | 662 | 575 | 452 | 333 | 292 | 284 | 215 |
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 | 12:06PM0.60m | 12:43PM0.65m | 1:15PM0.69m | 1:45PM0.72m | 2:13PM0.75m | 00:03AM0.33m | 2:41PM0.76m | 00:53AM0.35m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:33AM0.17m | 3:26AM0.15m | 4:23AM0.14m | 5:17AM0.11m | 6:03AM0.08m | 9:55PM0.32m | 6:43AM0.06m | 9:58PM0.32m | |||||||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 7:15 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SSW 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 268 | 209 | 98 | 137 | 567 | 399 | 623 | 329 | 428 | 302 | 502 | 747 | 662 | 575 | 534 | 716 | 797 | 786 | 215 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 12 | SSW 23 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 21 | SSW 16 | S 11 | E 17 | E 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 85 | 103 | 429 | 155 | 97 | 121 | 56 | 143 | 102 | 308 | 196 | 66 | 140 | 387 | 452 | 333 | 292 | 284 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | S 13 | SSW 22 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | SSW 15 | S 21 | S 12 | S 12 | E 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 224 | 437 | 87 | 480 | 100 | 173 | 87 | 93 | 229 | 104 | 67 | 55 | 37 | 36 | 19 | 35 | 13 | 12 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 14 |
| kJ | 173 | 227 | 220 | 146 | 420 | 316 | 385 | 428 | 359 | 428 | 450 | 461 | 531 | 403 | 468 | 337 | 268 | 309 | 1683 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 165 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 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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