The Pines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what The Pines is cooking up for us over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, it is a slow start. This spot is a very sheltered reef that rarely breaks, and the first week is pretty much a write-off. Don't even bother paddling out until we get into the second week. The water temp is sitting at 58°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Friday the 18th of September. We've got a long-period, 18-second groundswell from the SSW coming in at 6ft. The wind goes offshore from the NNW with a gentle breeze, making for clean conditions. The energy is moderate at 892, but don't get too excited, it’s a long period swell which can make this reef setup a bit too straight. Still, this is the first surfable day on offer.

Then we hit a dry spell until Tuesday the 22nd of September. And that is the standout of the whole outlook. It’s glassy. Absolutely glassy. Northwest wind at just 3 mph, with an 8ft SSW swell rolling in on a 16-second period. The combined energy jumps to a solid 3792, which is strong energy. Conditions are clean, the wave face will be smooth as silk. If you can only paddle out once in this forecast, this is your window. Expect a crowd though – this spot often has people.

Wednesday the 23rd of September is another beast. Early morning we have a 10ft SSW groundswell from the same long-period pulse, combined energy of 4402. It’s big and it’s clean with light cross-off winds from the NNE. This one is for experienced surfers only – 10ft is no joke, especially with a reef underneath you. The afternoon stays clean but drops to a more manageable 8ft.

Looking further out, Saturday the 26th of September looks promising with an 8ft SW swell and a gentle offshore from the NW. Combined energy hits 5007, which is strong. Another one for the crew who know what they’re doing.

Then Sunday the 27th of September is the last real highlight. Morning session has an 8ft SSW groundswell at 17 seconds, clean offshore wind from the WNW, and a combined energy of 4462. It’s an excellent wave for experienced surfers. The afternoon blows up to 13ft but gets messy with cross-onshore wind, so morning is the call.

After that, the final few days of the forecast lose the wind again and the quality drops off hard. It’s either too onshore or too choppy to recommend.

So, to wrap it up: early on it’s a bust. The real action starts around the 22nd. That Tuesday glass-off is the pick of the bunch.

Rusty.

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