Surf Forecasts:
Pipeline surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 7,557 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period with SW 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pipeline in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. 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 12s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pipeline over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here with the lowdown. The North Shore is looking a bit sleepy to start, but there’s a window of heavy juice coming that will have everyone’s eyes on the water.
We’ve got a few flat days kicking things off. From Friday the 4th through Saturday the 5th, it’s all small stuff – ankle to knee-high with the combined swell energy barely ticking over (18 to 192). Winds are cross-off from the ENE, so the surface will be clean, but there’s just no push. Water temp is 27°, dead average for the season, so at least the wait is comfortable.
Then things fire up on Sunday the 6th. The morning brings 6ft of SSW groundswell, energy hits 1192, and it’s still a bit bumpy with cross-off wind. By Sunday afternoon, the swell pushes to 7ft, and the real standout hits on Monday the 7th afternoon at Pipeline. We’re talking 12ft of SW groundswell with a super-long period of 15 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 6535. The wind goes offshore from the ESE, giving us that glassy, groomed look. That’s heavy, expert-only territory – over 8ft and breaking on the reef, it’s a serious wave for serious surfers. Crowds will be inevitable when it’s like this.
Tuesday the 8th drops back a notch. The morning is still 7ft with cross-off wind, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with 4ft of long-period SSW swell and gentle cross-off breezes. It’s a solid session for experienced folks.
After that, the tank runs dry. From Wednesday the 9th right through to September 19th, we’re looking at waist-high waves at best. The combined energy mostly sits under 700, with cross-off winds from the ENE or E keeping the water clean, but the power is gone. A few days around the 16th to 18th tease with 3ft to 3ft of SSW swell, but it’s marginal. The second week is a real snoozer, so make the most of that Monday afternoon window – it’s the only proper show in town.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 |
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 kJ | 18 | 27 | 38 | 115 | 174 | 916 | 1106 | 1699 | 1933 | 3051 | 5816 | 4873 | 718 | 485 | 356 | 341 | 257 | 195 | 173 | 125 | 271 |
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 | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:44AM0.66m | 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 | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:10AM0.13m | 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 | ||||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 13 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | E 12 | ENE 13 |
| kJ | 473 | 430 | 551 | 668 | 799 | 916 | 1106 | 1699 | 1933 | 3051 | 5816 | 4873 | 959 | 698 | 402 | 197 | 167 | 163 | 81 | 146 | 218 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | NNE 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | N 9 | N 8 | E 16 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | ENE 12 | W 11 | W 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 9 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 294 | 472 | 12 | 115 | 174 | 13 | 10 | 46 | 248 | 487 | 719 | 1316 | 663 | 240 | 157 | 341 | 257 | 195 | 173 | 78 | 271 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 13 | SSW 20 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 11 | SSW 20 | N 10 | N 9 | NNW 14 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NW 9 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SSW 13 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 18 | 27 | 38 | 20 | 18 | 9 | 76 | 8 | 6 | 21 | 194 | 487 | 487 | 485 | 356 | 120 | 171 | 163 | 146 | 125 | 49 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | — | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 379 | 340 | 1704 | 1740 | 1831 | 1739 | 1445 | 1290 | 1513 | 1751 | 2005 | — | 718 | 379 | — | — | 181 | 131 | 273 | 225 | 247 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 11 | 24 | 6 | 161 | 0 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 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).
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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