Surf Forecasts:
The Pines surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 10,824 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period. 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 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pines over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a 16-day outlook for The Pines, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The Pines is a very sheltered reef that rarely breaks, but when it does, it needs a very specific swell. This start is a slow burn, so don’t expect much for the first week, but there’s a couple of windows that could be worth watching.
The opening days are a write-off. We’re looking at strong onshore winds and big, chunky swell that’s just too messy. The water is sitting at 58°, which is about average for this time of year, so no drama there, but the conditions are just poor for paddle surfing.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday, 12th September. The morning is still a bit junky, but hold on for the afternoon. The wind drops to glassy – dead calm – and we’ll have a clean 6 ft SSW swell rolling in. The combined energy is moderate (1620), and with that period around 15 seconds, it’s a proper groundswell. For a spot that rarely breaks, this is a genuine standout. The only catch is crowds are often here, so if you can get out for that afternoon session, you’ll be in for a treat. It’s a rare, clean chance at The Pines.
Then we get a bit of a lull through Sunday and Monday with smaller surf and iffy winds. But keep your eye on Wednesday, 16th September. We’ve got 8 ft of clean SSW swell (energy reading 3614) with light offshore and cross-offshore winds. The conditions are set to be very good, making it another solid option. The swell is a bit chunky for beginners at this size, but the quality is there.
After that, the following week gets messy again. The wind and swell start to get unruly, and while there’s a lot of energy in the water (we’re talking readings over 10,000 on the 21st), the onshore wind and huge size make it a no-go for a clean surf. The setup at The Pines looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during those bigger, windier days.
So, to wrap it up: It’s a slow start, but the afternoon of Saturday the 12th is your best early bet for a glassy, rare wave. The Wednesday the 16th is another promising window. After that, the forecast gets a bit wild and less reliable. Keep the board handy for those two windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7232 | 9961 | 8257 | 5936 | 4318 | 2880 | 2265 | 3100 | 3197 | 1950 | 1620 | 1305 | 881 | 666 | 501 | 313 | 268 | 657 | 3065 | 2650 | 2194 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:30PM1.19m | 00:40AM0.68m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:21PM0.46m | 5:29AM0.43m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 7232 | 9961 | 8257 | 5936 | 4318 | 2880 | 2265 | 3100 | 3197 | 1950 | 1620 | 1305 | 881 | 666 | 501 | 313 | 268 | 657 | 3065 | 2650 | 2194 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | — | — | — | S 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | WSW 4 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3594 | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | 81 | 119 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 19 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | 63 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 3 | NW 4 | SW 3 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 686 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 10 | 2 | — | 17 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1041 | 1096 | 164 | 160 | 160 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 155 | 588 | 132 | 132 | 160 | 3 |
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