Surf Forecasts:
The Pines surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 13,188 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Pines in the next 16 days are 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pines over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with the imperial read. We are taking a hard look at The Pines, and it’s a real mixed bag. This reef break is a fickle one – it rarely breaks, so we’re at the mercy of the ocean. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about par for the course this time of year.
We’ve got a quiet start. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until Wednesday morning, August 20th. We’re looking at tiny waves, about 3ft from the SSW, with a light offshore breeze from the WNW. The wave energy is in the weak zone (606), so it’s more of a longboard cruise than a proper session. Thursday afternoon is similar with about 4ft and a clean light breeze.
The first big moment hits on Friday, August 22nd. Friday morning drives in a solid 7ft of SSW swell with a 14-second period and a stiff offshore wind from the NW. The energy reading is a strong 4379. This is the standout of the first week. The waves will have real punch, but the spot is a reef and rarely breaks, so if it’s working, this will be a clean, powerful session. It’s going to be for more experienced surfers.
Then it gets heavy. Saturday and Sunday, August 23rd and 24th, see the swell balloon to 13ft to almost 15ft of SSW energy. That’s expert-only territory, and with cross-winds it’s going to be messy and dangerous. The energy readings are huge (over 9700), but this is more of a survival mission than a surf. Not a window to paddle out unless you know exactly what you’re doing.
The final bright spot is Friday, August 29th. The morning delivers a much friendlier 5ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period and a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate (1282), and the conditions look clean. This is your second standout – a proper groundswell with nice shape and manageable size.
So to sum it up: Your best bets are Friday the 22nd for a big, clean swell, and Friday the 29th for a glassier, more user-friendly day. Everything in between is either too small, too messy, or way too big for comfort. This reef likes to play hard to get, and this forecast proves it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 12 |
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 kJ | 2741 | 1956 | 1556 | 1396 | 994 | 659 | 1375 | 807 | 742 | 838 | 519 | 310 | 275 | 280 | 334 | 400 | 1194 | 1670 | 1504 | 3646 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:04AM0.90m | 2:20PM1.06m | 2:35AM0.98m | 2:33PM1.01m | 3:07AM1.04m | 2:43PM0.98m | 3:42AM1.07m | 2:47PM0.96m | 4:20AM1.07m | 2:36PM0.94m | 5:04AM1.04m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:25PM0.47m | 7:39AM0.39m | 8:23PM0.43m | 8:11AM0.47m | 8:30PM0.39m | 8:40AM0.58m | 8:41PM0.37m | 9:04AM0.70m | 8:53PM0.38m | 9:14AM0.83m | 9:03PM0.40m | 8:38AM0.94m | 9:06PM0.42m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — |
| kJ | 2741 | 1956 | 1556 | 1396 | 994 | 426 | 1375 | 807 | 742 | 838 | 519 | 310 | 275 | 280 | 334 | 400 | 1194 | 1647 | 1504 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 26 | SSW 16 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | — | — | — | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 13 | 659 | 185 | 480 | 172 | — | — | — | 63 | 226 | 241 | 268 | 102 | 559 | 789 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 24 | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | WSW 18 | — | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | SSW 18 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 31 | — | 243 | 503 | 404 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 2 | SW 3 | — | WSW 14 | WNW 4 | SW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 39 | 52 | 22 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 1670 | 40 | 3646 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 162 | 5 | 160 | 160 | 3 | 140 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 579 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 406 | 579 | 588 |
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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).
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