Pippi Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 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
26.3° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pippi Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Pippi Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 4.0m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pippi Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 25th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 25th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 25th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pippi Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
!
4
1
3
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.9
E
0.9
E
1
E
1.4
E
1.7
ESE
2.1
ESE
2
E
2.2
E
2.5
ESE
2.5
ESE
4
ESE
3.5
SE
2.5
SE
1.8
SE
1.5
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
Period(s) (?)151414141010978899101113121211111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7774747115615115021534558860783013571518509540921839752515310248
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
10
S
10
SE
10
S
15
SSE
20
SE
10
SE
20
SE
25
SSE
20
SSE
30
S
35
S
30
SSW
20
SSW
30
SSE
10
WNW
15
NNW
30
NE
15
NNW
15
N
40
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:27PM
1.60
10:43AM
1.51
11:09PM
1.64
11:26AM
1.41
11:56PM
1.64
12:13PM
1.29
12:47AM
1.61
1:07PM
1.17
1:48AM
1.57
2:15PM
1.07
3:00AM
1.53
3:42PM
1.03
4:20AM
1.51
5:11PM
1.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:39AM
0.36
4:47PM
0.34
5:28AM
0.40
5:24PM
0.37
6:23AM
0.46
6:05PM
0.43
7:26AM
0.53
6:53PM
0.51
8:43AM
0.59
7:53PM
0.58
10:12AM
0.61
9:12PM
0.63
11:35AM
0.59
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
Sunrise-6:48--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:52-
Sunset--6:57--6:55--6:54--6:52--6:52--6:51--6:50
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-442237534-----------
Temp. °C232223232223232224222325232427242529252629
Feels °C (?)242324242122222121211920182124222428242526
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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 16 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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