Pippi Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 19 Dec 2025 AEDT
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Pippi Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pippi Beach sea temperature is
22.4° C
(Which is 2.1°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pippi Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Pippi Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pippi Beach in the next 12 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Monday (Dec 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 19th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 19th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 21st Dec)8ft (2.4m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pippi Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ENE
1.5
NE
0.8
ENE
0.9
NE
2.1
NE
1.3
NE
1.1
NE
2.2
NE
1.6
NE
0.2
S
0.2
SSE
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
NE
0.9
NNE
1.4
S
1.6
SSE
1.2
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.7
S
1.7
ESE
Period(s) (?)85666667710977665761096
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10211953543171289142722711811875495610020611015478189
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
25
NE
20
N
20
NNE
35
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
35
NNE
20
N
15
N
30
NE
10
S
10
SSW
5
N
5
W
20
S
15
E
5
WNW
10
ESE
15
ESE
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
offcrossonglassononcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:48AM
1.54
8:54PM
1.04
9:23AM
1.57
9:31PM
1.04
9:58AM
1.58
10:09PM
1.05
10:34AM
1.58
10:49PM
1.05
11:11AM
1.57
11:32PM
1.05
11:50AM
1.54
12:19AM
1.06
12:32PM
1.50
1:11AM
1.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:30PM
0.47
2:32AM
0.38
4:06PM
0.45
3:09AM
0.38
4:43PM
0.44
3:45AM
0.39
5:21PM
0.43
4:23AM
0.41
5:59PM
0.42
5:04AM
0.44
6:39PM
0.42
5:50AM
0.48
7:22PM
0.41
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Sunrise5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--
Sunset-7:44--7:44--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:46-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--------------1-----7
Temp. °C242523272825303227333326292725262624272624
Feels °C (?)232321262523293025333227302826262727292627
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Information about the Pippi Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pippi Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pippi Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pippi Beach 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 (Pippi Beach) 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 Pippi Beach 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.

Are you planning a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales? If you are looking for accommodation near Pippi Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Coast - New South Wales, consider staying in South Grafton which is 49 km (30 miles) away. Other places in and around North Coast - New South Wales where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballina which is 67 km (42 miles) away, Lismore and Coffs Harbour.

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