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The Pines Surf Forecast
/ SA – East Coast (28 surf breaks) /
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The Pines surfForecast / SA – East Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Saturday 16 May 2026 ACSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
The Pines surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Pines sea temperature is
17.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (May 16) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 17s. 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 16th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 16th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 16th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pines over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | |
581 | 629 | 1956 | 1111 | 915 | 1061 | 822 | 587 | 407 | 549 | 563 | 389 | 386 | 788 | 556 | 612 | 658 | 582 | 711 | 784 | 321 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | |
High Tide | 12:40PM1.35m | 00:20AM0.69m | 1:09PM1.43m | 00:26AM0.65m | 1:38PM1.46m | 00:11AM0.63m | 2:09PM1.45m | 2:40PM1.40m | 3:12PM1.31m | 3:43PM1.21m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:12PM0.59m | 5:03AM0.38m | 9:17PM0.60m | 5:21AM0.32m | 10:47PM0.63m | 5:43AM0.27m | 6:06AM0.25m | 6:31AM0.26m | 6:54AM0.31m | ||||||||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 581 | 569 | 1956 | 1111 | 915 | 1061 | 822 | 587 | 407 | 549 | 563 | 389 | 386 | 532 | 556 | 612 | 658 | 582 | 711 | 784 | 321 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 17 | — | — | — | — | S 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | SW 11 |
| kJ | — | 498 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 45 | 38 | 96 | 209 | 273 | 343 | 788 | 506 | 253 | 246 | — | — | — | 191 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 629 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | — | 441 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 132 | 132 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 153 | 0 | 132 | 1182 | 132 | 0 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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