The Pines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s cookin’ for the Pines over the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a solid pulse of long-period groundswell (16 seconds) from the SSW rolling in on Thursday the 13th. We’re talking 11.5ft of swell on the morning with a combined energy of 5957 – that’s some serious power! The water temp is sitting at 57.7°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The wind is a light cross-offshore, which is gonna keep things nice and clean. This is a reef break that rarely breaks, so when it’s on, it’s a real treat. However, that size is well over 8ft, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. It’s also a very sheltered spot, and with a long-period groundswell like this, a reef handles it way better than a beach would. Thursday afternoon holds onto 9.8ft and 4885 energy, still clean. This is the standout of the whole outlook – Thursday the 13th is the day.

Friday the 14th keeps the quality with another 9.8ft, 16-second SSW groundswell in the morning. The wind is a light cross-offshore again, making for clean conditions. The energy is still pumping at 4797. By the afternoon, the wind swings onshore, and things get a bit ordinary.

Saturday the 15th sees the swell drop to 8.2ft, but the wind is onshore and the quality is falling off. The energy is still moderate at 3392, but it’s not the same.

From Sunday the 16th all the way through to Wednesday the 20th, we’re looking at a real dry spell. The swell drops, the wind is messy, and the scores are low. It’s a gap of about 4-5 days where there’s basically nothing worth paddling for.

Things start to flicker back to life on Thursday the 20th. The swell is small, about 3.9ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon. The energy is low at 1130, but for a clean, quiet session on a longboard, it could be a nice little window.

Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd offer small, clean waves in the 3.6ft to 4.6ft range with offshore or cross-offshore winds, but the energy is weak and the conditions are just alright.

The real action comes back around on Tuesday the 25th. There’s a building swell, and by Wednesday the 26th, we’re looking at 8.2ft of SSW groundswell with a 17-second period and a massive 5686 combined energy. The wind is a strong cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but that’s big, powerful water. That’s for the experts only, and it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

After that, it drops off again, with a brief glassy moment on Friday the 28th with 5.6ft swell, but onshore winds return quickly.

Overall, the absolute best bet is Thursday the 13th. Get it while it’s here.

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