The Pines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the menu for The Pines. This is a sheltered reef that very rarely shows signs of life, so when it does, it’s a special event. The water is sitting at 58°F, which is pretty average for this time of year.

The first real action kicks off on Friday, July 24th. We’re looking at a solid 10ft SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period. The combined energy is massive (4918), and the wind is a clean cross-off. This is serious, powerful surf. At 10ft, this is for experienced surfers only. The wave quality is excellent, but don’t expect it to be empty; it gets busy here.

Saturday the 25th still has a strong 8ft to 8ft SSW swell, with the period dropping from 13 to 12 seconds. The wind stays cross-off and clean. The energy is still high (2021), but it’s a step down in power. The morning is the pick.

Sunday the 26th is a great day for a wider range of surfers. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft SSW, and we get a beautiful offshore wind from the WNW. The period is still a decent 11 seconds. It’s clean, it’s fun, and the energy (905) is moderate. This is the standout for the first week.

We hit a bit of a lull from Monday the 27th through Tuesday the 29th. The swell backs off, the wind gets messy, and the conditions are poor. There’s a spike in energy on Tuesday afternoon (4479) with an 8ft SW swell, but the cross-shore wind chops it up. Not worth it.

Wednesday the 30th is one to watch. The morning is glassy—zero wind—with a 7ft SSW groundswell (13-second period). That’s a rare, pristine window, but the wave quality is described as marginal, so timing is everything.

Then things get interesting again. Saturday, August 1st, sees a return of clean, offshore winds with a 6ft to 6ft SSW swell, but the period jumps to a very long 17 seconds. That long period at a sheltered reef like The Pines will create proper, well-shaped lines. It's a good call for the weekend.

The absolute standout of the entire 16-day window is Monday, August 3rd. We’re looking at 10ft SSW swell with a massive 18-second period, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is a crushing 7329. This is a special, powerful swell hitting under perfect conditions. However, at 10ft, it is strictly for expert surfers. The crowds will be inevitable here.

The run continues into the second week. Thursday, August 6th, is another fantastic day for experts. Clean offshore wind from the NW, 10ft SSW swell, and a 19-second period—the longest of the whole forecast. The energy is 6431. This is a promise of a very long, powerful, clean swell, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

After that, the swell slowly fades into the second weekend, with smaller, cleaner waves on offer for the average surfer.

Rusty.

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