Surf Forecasts:
The Pines surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,382 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 16s period. 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pines over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for The Pines.
It’s been a quiet start, but the real magic is further out. The first real standout window arrives a week from now, on Saturday the 14th of September, but the strongest pulse won't come until much later. We’ve got a massive, long-period groundswell from the SSW due to hit, with a combined energy reading of 5616 (moderate wave energy) building through Thursday the 10th. However, conditions are ugly that day with a cross-onshore wind making it choppy and the tide likely a problem. You’re going to want to wait.
The first proper recommendation is for Saturday the 14th of September, morning session. It’s a modest 7ft swell from the SSW at a dreamy 15 seconds of period. With a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, it’ll be clean with shaped-up lines. This is a rare and inconsistent reef break, so it’s a treat when it turns on. The water temperature is 59°, which is about average for the time of year.
The absolute best on offer comes a full two weeks out, on Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd of September. On the morning of the 22nd, we’re looking at a 6ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore, making for clean conditions. The combined energy is 2864 (moderate wave energy). Then on the 22nd afternoon it goes glassy with a 7ft swell. This is the top pick for quality and consistency.
But the real heavy hitter is Thursday the 24th of September. The afternoon brings a massive 10ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, with a glassy light cross-offshore wind. The combined energy reading is a massive 7436 (very strong wave energy). This is big, powerful, and clean – expert territory only, but absolutely world-class if you can handle it. Then on Friday the 25th, it goes completely glassy with an 8ft swell.
Bottom line: the early stuff is a write-off due to wind and marginal conditions. The standouts are the 14th for a clean, long-period swell, and the week of the 22nd to the 25th for the real deal. That Thursday the 24th afternoon is the standout, but be ready for a big, expert-only wave. Crowds are often a factor here, so get in early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5616 | 4056 | 2746 | 1835 | 3062 | 3005 | 1976 | 1450 | 1132 | 788 | 666 | 443 | 373 | 336 | 778 | 4108 | 3319 | 2834 | 4382 | 3813 | 2542 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:49PM1.13m | 00:46AM0.77m | 1:06PM1.06m | 1:02AM0.88m | 1:20PM1.00m | 1:23AM0.98m | 1:33PM0.94m | 1:48AM1.06m | 1:45PM0.90m | 2:15AM1.12m | 1:56PM0.88m | 2:44AM1.15m | 2:04PM0.86m | 3:14AM1.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:50PM0.48m | 6:11AM0.36m | 7:22PM0.45m | 6:46AM0.33m | 7:10PM0.40m | 7:17AM0.34m | 7:11PM0.33m | 7:46AM0.39m | 7:20PM0.28m | 8:13AM0.46m | 7:33PM0.25m | 8:39AM0.56m | 7:47PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 5616 | 4056 | 2746 | 1835 | 3062 | 3005 | 1976 | 1450 | 1132 | 788 | 666 | 443 | 373 | 336 | 778 | 4108 | 3319 | 2834 | 4382 | 3813 | 2542 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 26 | — | SSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 13 | — | 665 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 73 | 82 | 255 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | NNE 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 352 | 160 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 153 | 504 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 132 | 132 | 160 | 5 | 3 | 160 | 0 |
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