Surf Forecasts:
Pipeline surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,408 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 13s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pipeline over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same forecast but in feet and Fahrenheit.
We’re starting off slow with very little surf. The first few days are flat and weak. The main event is going to be Monday the 7th through Tuesday the 8th, when a solid pulse of SSW to SW swell rolls in.
Pipeline is the spot to watch. It’s a reef break made for experts. When the swell hits 8 feet and above, it’s only for the brave. We’re looking at 7 ft to 12 ft on Monday and Tuesday, coming from the SW, which is the perfect direction for this wave. The combined energy is through the roof, hitting the thousands (2147 to 3747), so there’s plenty of power. The period is 12 to 14 seconds, giving you good groundswell lines. The wind is blowing cross-offshore from the S and ESE, keeping the waves clean. Water temperature is about 80°F, right on average for the season. Crowds are often a problem here, so expect company.
The rest of the week drops off fast. Wednesday the 9th has a small, clean waist-high wave with some offshore wind in the afternoon, but it’s not a highlight. Then from Thursday the 10th all the way through to Friday the 18th, it’s mostly flat with small, knee-high dribblers. The wind is cross-off, but the energy is too low to bother with.
There’s a slight uptick around Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th, with the swell building to about 4 ft and a long 18-second period from the SSW. The energy passes 1000, so it’s moderate. But the wind is still cross-off, and the waves might be a bit slow and straight for the reef. Not a standout, but a slight improvement.
So, the clear winner is that Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th window. If you’re an expert and can handle the size and the crowd, Pipeline is firing. The rest of the forecast is a long, quiet stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
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 kJ | 120 | 120 | 113 | 505 | 644 | 553 | 1644 | 2541 | 6408 | 3151 | 630 | 356 | 341 | 257 | 195 | 173 | 211 | 268 | 261 | 229 | 226 |
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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 | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:43AM0.72m | 12:26PM0.76m | 11:16PM0.31m | 1:01PM0.77m | 00:22AM0.37m | 1:32PM0.77m | 1:11AM0.44m | 1:59PM0.75m | 1:56AM0.50m | 2:23PM0.71m | 2:38AM0.55m | 2:44PM0.65m | 3:20AM0.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:55AM0.12m | 8:18PM0.28m | 5:11AM0.10m | 8:11PM0.26m | 6:09AM0.10m | 8:20PM0.24m | 6:59AM0.11m | 8:34PM0.21m | 7:44AM0.14m | 8:50PM0.18m | 8:28AM0.19m | 9:07PM0.15m | |||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 12 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | SW 15 | ENE 11 |
| kJ | 657 | 555 | 560 | 505 | 644 | 638 | 1644 | 2541 | 6408 | 3151 | 787 | 411 | 222 | 257 | 195 | 173 | 123 | 229 | 256 | 229 | 469 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | W 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | E 12 | E 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 120 | 120 | 113 | 226 | 188 | 392 | 482 | 784 | 1437 | 1124 | 486 | 280 | 126 | 145 | 84 | 104 | 106 | 268 | 261 | 70 | 226 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | N 10 | N 8 | SSW 20 | E 16 | SSW 14 | NNW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 8 | E 12 | NW 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 8 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 20 | 17 | 12 | 76 | 20 | 553 | 21 | 625 | 581 | 596 | 456 | 356 | 341 | 83 | 151 | 65 | 211 | 81 | 45 | 16 | 42 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | E 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 13 | ENE 7 | SSE 8 | S 10 | SSW 9 | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 12 | — |
| kJ | 1942 | 1877 | 1592 | 1137 | 1290 | 302 | 1961 | 308 | 383 | 878 | 630 | — | — | 211 | 181 | 261 | 197 | 203 | 128 | 694 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 11 | 166 | 5 | 113 | 8 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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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).
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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