The Pines Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.56° S 138.63° E

The Pines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Pines sea temperature is
14.7° C
0.3° 

The Pines surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Pines surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 6,415 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Pines this week:

The surf forecast for The Pines over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Pines in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 20th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 23rd Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pines over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break down what’s coming up over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow starter, but there’s a real gem hiding out in the second week if you’ve got the patience.

The first surfable waves show up on Monday, July 20th, at The Pines (a reef). This spot is a real local secret – it’s very sheltered and rarely breaks, so when it does, it’s a treat. The water temp is about 15°F, which is normal for this time of year. That first morning, we’ve got a 1.0ft SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period, pushed along by a light NNW offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (569). It’s clean, but the waves are small and the break is inconsistent, so it’s more of a quiet paddle than a barnstormer.

Tuesday the 21st brings a little more juice, with the swell bumping up to 2ft from the SSW, still a 13-second period. The wind stays light and offshore from the NNW, so it’s clean. The energy is up (854), and the morning is the pick of the first few days. Still, it’s beginner-friendly and small.

From Wednesday afternoon through the end of the first week, the swell really ramps up, pushing well over 3ft and hitting 4ft. The problem is the wind. Wednesday afternoon and Thursday get hammered by a strong cross-shore, making it choppy and messy. The energy is huge (2,993 on Wednesday arvo, 10,039 on Thursday morning), but the quality is poor. From Friday the 24th, the wind swings cross-offshore, cleaning it up, but the swell is still big. For the 24th and 25th, we’re looking at 4ft to 3ft SSW swell, with moderate to strong energy (4,779 to 2,860). This is expert-only territory – too big for beginners. The quality is still a bit ragged, but there’s raw power there.

The real standout is a bit of a wait. After a few days of smaller, choppy or onshore winds, we get to Sunday, August 2nd. This is the one to circle. The morning shows a 2ft SSW groundswell with a 15-second period, light cross-offshore winds, and clean conditions. The combined energy is solid (1,955). The afternoon is even better – glassy, near-perfect conditions with a 2ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and a slight air from the NE. The energy is strong (2,111). This is the best on offer. The Pines is a reef, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely, though it can break a bit straight at times. Crowds are possible here, but with the break being inconsistent, it’s often a quiet spot.

Monday the 3rd of August is a nice follow-up, with 2ft SSW swell, clean conditions, and light winds. The Tuesday after that starts to fade, with dropping swell and a messy cross-shore wind.

So, in short, the first week is a bit of a mixed bag with a couple of clean, small days. The big standout is the Sunday, August 2nd, and to a lesser extent the Monday, with clean, glassy conditions and a solid, long-period groundswell. That’s your best bet. For the rest, it’s either too small, too windy, or too big and messy.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on that Sunday.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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1.6
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1.4
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1.3
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1.2
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1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
519
489
1016
854
689
488
365
1791
5978
6054
4517
4176
5167
4779
3715
2860
2206
1499
1069
815
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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High Tide
3:20PM1.06m
4:08AM0.94m
3:29PM1.02m
4:58AM0.98m
3:26PM0.99m
6:05AM1.00m
11:08AM1.14m
11:31AM1.23m
11:46PM0.57m
11:56AM1.30m
00:06AM0.58m
Low Tide
9:53PM0.52m
8:53AM0.72m
10:07PM0.51m
8:57AM0.86m
10:26PM0.51m
8:04AM0.99m
10:45PM0.53m
10:29PM0.55m
9:52PM0.56m
9:36PM0.54m
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Temp °C
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Information about the The Pines Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Pines provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Pines can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Pines 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 (The Pines) 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 The Pines 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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