Surf Forecasts:
The Pines surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 6,164 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pines over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for The Pines.
First off, let's be honest. The Pines is a rare one to see a full forecast for, and it’s a very sheltered little reef break. It’s inconsistent and rarely breaks, so the fact we’re looking at a stretch of waves is a real treat. The water temp is sitting around 59°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real action kicks off on Sunday the 30th, but it’s a bit of a mess. There’s a 6ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, but it’s a SE wind blowing onshore, making for poor conditions. The combined energy is moderate (1300). This one is a skip.
Monday the 31st is where it gets interesting. The morning is a bit cross-shore, but the afternoon is the real standout early on. We’re looking at a 8ft SSW swell, an 18-second period, and glassy conditions with a NNE breeze. That’s 0 mph wind, so it’s flat calm. The combined energy is strong (3375). This is a proper session if you can get in.
Tuesday the 1st of September is a write-off for paddling. The wind is a strong offshore from the NNW at 25 mph, which is clean but impossible to paddle into. The swell is 6ft, but that wind is a beast. The combined energy is moderate (1379). This is more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle surf.
The rest of the first week is a mixed bag. Wednesday and Thursday offer some clean, cross-offshore winds with a building swell. Thursday afternoon the 3rd sees a 10ft SSW swell with a 14-second period and light WSW winds. The combined energy is very strong (4160). This is solid, powerful reef surf, but at 10ft, it's only for experienced surfers.
The big standout of the entire outlook is the second week. Forget the rest, this is where it gets epic. On Thursday the 10th of September, we have a 12ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions with a light SSE breeze. The combined energy is very strong (6917). This is a massive, clean, powerful groundswell hitting the reef. This is the day.
Then Friday the 11th is another gem, with a 10ft SSW swell and a light offshore NNW wind. The combined energy is very strong (7021). This is excellent for experienced surfers.
The weekend of the 12th and 13th also looks fantastic, with glassy conditions on the 12th and a 8ft SW swell, and then glassy again on the 13th with a 8ft SSW swell. The combined energy is strong (3865 and 3955). Great for the intermediate crew.
By the 14th of September, we’re looking at a massive 15ft SW swell, but it’s a bit windy with a fresh offshore. The energy is extreme (12210). This is only for the hardcore, and even then, it’s a big call.
So, the best on offer is the glassy days on Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th. That’s the real deal. Get out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the W by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1044 | 1376 | 1883 | 3375 | 2285 | 1379 | 936 | 1088 | 1397 | 2007 | 3468 | 3000 | 4160 | 5302 | 3857 | 3092 | 2147 | 6164 | 4221 | 3162 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:01AM0.95m | 2:12PM1.00m | 2:28AM1.04m | 2:26PM0.94m | 2:57AM1.11m | 2:31PM0.88m | 3:29AM1.14m | 2:17PM0.85m | 4:04AM1.13m | 12:35PM0.87m | 4:47AM1.08m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:52PM0.34m | 7:43AM0.31m | 7:55PM0.34m | 8:15AM0.41m | 7:59PM0.34m | 8:46AM0.54m | 8:03PM0.33m | 9:12AM0.69m | 8:08PM0.32m | 9:13AM0.85m | 8:14PM0.31m | 8:22AM0.97m | 8:22PM0.31m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 12 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 1044 | 1376 | 1883 | 3375 | 2285 | 1379 | 936 | 1088 | 1397 | 2007 | 3468 | 3000 | 4160 | 5302 | 3857 | 3092 | 2147 | 6164 | 4221 | 3162 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 |
| kJ | 256 | 491 | 913 | — | — | — | — | 126 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 97 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 22 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 119 | 552 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | SW 5 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 3 | W 5 | SSW 13 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 19 | — | 49 | 72 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 10 | 85 | 4051 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 160 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1027 | 0 | 406 | 406 | 406 | 581 | 588 | 0 | 0 | 504 | 504 | 935 | 1109 | 1286 | 0 |
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