Surf Forecasts:
Pipeline surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 528 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pipeline this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Pipeline in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pipeline over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | S 16 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SW 18 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
193 | 183 | 295 | 333 | 53 | 77 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 34 | 37 | 121 | 121 | 300 | 232 | 229 | 266 | |
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 | 3:43PM0.55m | 5:40AM0.58m | 3:43PM0.51m | 7:00AM0.59m | 2:52PM0.48m | 9:00AM0.61m | 10:44AM0.66m | 11:43AM0.72m | 12:26PM0.76m | 11:16PM0.31m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:15AM0.33m | 10:30PM0.13m | 11:10AM0.41m | 10:59PM0.11m | 1:04PM0.47m | 11:37PM0.11m | 00:34AM0.12m | 2:10AM0.13m | 3:55AM0.12m | 8:18PM0.28m | |||||||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | E 13 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 9 |
193 | 183 | 295 | 333 | 311 | 377 | 427 | 406 | 279 | 268 | 195 | 176 | 167 | 167 | 300 | 300 | 284 | 300 | 232 | 220 | 97 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | E 13 | NNE 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
58 | 56 | 51 | 115 | 78 | 77 | 49 | 66 | 87 | 121 | 107 | 59 | 107 | 222 | 12 | 121 | 121 | 149 | 173 | 229 | 201 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SW 14 | W 11 | E 14 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 18 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | NNE 10 | SSW 17 | E 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 18 |
33 | 120 | 70 | 29 | 53 | 9 | 14 | 33 | 37 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 92 | 34 | 37 | 34 | 30 | 53 | 44 | 46 | 266 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | E 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 |
441 | 452 | 430 | 402 | 464 | 432 | 496 | 393 | 482 | 589 | 572 | 784 | 725 | 707 | 657 | 828 | 2224 | 2396 | 2187 | 1808 | 1997 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 165 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 166 | 167 | 167 | 165 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 11 | 24 | 5 | 24 |
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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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