
Surf Forecasts:
Pipeline surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, NW swell with 979 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period with NW 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s 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 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pipeline over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | S 18 | SSW 13 | S 16 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 184 | 0 | 455 | 602 | 849 | 928 | 890 | 642 | 623 | 594 | 421 | 319 | 219 | 149 | 146 | 415 | 613 | 514 | 408 | 747 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:02PM0.48m | 3:45AM0.71m | 2:11PM0.44m | 4:22AM0.70m | 2:09PM0.41m | 5:05AM0.67m | 5:58AM0.64m | 7:11AM0.61m | 8:42AM0.60m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:24AM0.32m | 8:25PM0.07m | 10:12AM0.35m | 8:45PM0.07m | 11:07AM0.38m | 9:05PM0.08m | 9:28PM0.10m | 9:51PM0.13m | 10:15PM0.16m | 10:40PM0.21m | |||||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | ENE 8 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 13 |
298 | 249 | 326 | 107 | 602 | 849 | 928 | 890 | 642 | 623 | 594 | 421 | 319 | 219 | 149 | 146 | 415 | 613 | 514 | 408 | 747 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SSW 13 | S 13 | NW 18 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | NE 8 | S 19 | S 18 | NE 9 | N 13 | S 16 | S 15 | N 15 | N 14 | S 13 |
73 | 184 | 121 | 455 | 179 | 147 | 123 | 171 | 119 | 100 | 98 | 74 | 181 | 159 | 36 | 85 | 122 | 68 | 107 | 246 | 85 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | E 12 | E 12 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | ENE 9 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 17 | S 16 | S 11 | S 10 | S 14 | S 14 | NW 16 |
89 | 72 | 72 | 153 | 150 | 206 | 127 | 124 | 59 | 148 | 148 | 98 | 57 | 57 | 145 | 124 | 35 | 35 | 64 | 60 | 61 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 8 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
62 | 52 | 42 | — | 159 | — | 134 | 131 | 89 | 173 | 147 | 26 | 149 | 87 | 104 | 106 | 122 | 263 | 382 | 334 | 485 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 24 | 2 | 24 | 166 | 2 |
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Information about the Pipeline Surf forecast
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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