Surf Forecasts:
The Pines surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,406 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s 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 (Aug 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Pines in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pines over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at The Pines. This is a sheltered reef break that doesn’t break often, so when it does, you want to be on it. The water temp is 58°F, which is about normal for the season—nothing out of the ordinary.
The outlook over the next 16 days is a slow ramp-up into some serious size, but there’s a quiet spell. You’ve got a few days of small or average surf from the start, then a gap from Wednesday the 5th through Thursday morning the 6th where the swell drops off. After that, it gets interesting.
The best session is Friday the 7th. Morning brings 6ft of SSW swell with a long 16 second period, and a light cross-off wind from the NNE. That’s clean, has good energy (2725), and will have some nice shape. The afternoon is even better: 7ft from the SSW at 17 seconds with light cross-off from the NNW. This is the pick of the whole forecast—the wind is right, the swell has power, and it’s the most consistent window for a spot that’s usually quiet.
Sunday the 2nd is okay: 6ft at 15 seconds but a moderate WNW breeze keeps it a bit messy. Monday the 3rd has bigger swell—8ft to 10ft—with cross-off winds that keep it rideable for the experienced crew. Tuesday the 4th is a drop-off, and then it’s small until Friday the 7th.
From the 10th onwards, it’s all about size. Monday the 10th has 13ft SSW swell at 16 seconds with a fresh offshore from the WNW—that’s big, powerful, and only for experts. The energy is enormous (over 7000). The 15th and 16th have 10ft to 13ft swells with long periods, some glassy conditions, but again, these are heavy waves. The 14th is a monster: 18ft SSW swell with a 14 second period and onshore wind—that’s more of a spectacle than a surf session.
For the everyday surfer, Friday the 7th is your best bet. For the experienced looking for a big-reef challenge, the 10th, 15th, and 16th are worth a look, but the wind and size will test your nerve. The Pines is a rare gem, and when it lines up, it’s a special wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1412 | 1447 | 2265 | 3155 | 1777 | 1313 | 802 | 492 | 339 | 413 | 780 | 666 | 788 | 829 | 1588 | 2256 | 1887 | 1289 | 1460 | 1314 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:51AM0.86m | 3:01PM1.10m | 3:23AM0.95m | 3:16PM1.03m | 3:59AM1.01m | 3:20PM0.96m | 4:39AM1.06m | 2:51PM0.93m | 5:32AM1.07m | 11:20AM1.18m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:11PM0.43m | 8:09AM0.41m | 9:15PM0.45m | 8:43AM0.53m | 9:17PM0.47m | 9:14AM0.68m | 9:13PM0.48m | 9:28AM0.85m | 9:08PM0.47m | 8:35AM1.01m | 9:07PM0.45m | 9:11PM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 1412 | 1447 | 2265 | 3155 | 1777 | 1313 | 802 | 492 | 193 | 294 | 780 | 666 | 788 | 829 | 1588 | 2256 | 1887 | 1289 | 1460 | 1314 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 18 | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 15 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SW 13 | — | WNW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 395 | — | — | 273 | 105 | 220 | 280 | 339 | 126 | 43 | 33 | 20 | 666 | 693 | 814 | — | 5 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 18 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 19 | S 8 | WSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 211 | — | — | — | 402 | — | 45 | 332 | 413 | 33 | 13 | 37 | 18 | 432 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WSW 6 | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | NNE 3 | N 4 | NW 4 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 46 | 190 | — | 1950 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 12 | 5 | 4 | 48 | 24 | 231 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 406 | 3 | 581 | 132 | 132 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 579 | 153 | 1025 |
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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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