The Pines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got on the cards.

We’re looking at a real mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, with just one spot on the radar: The Pines. This is a sheltered reef break that doesn’t break often, so it’s a rare treat when it lines up. The water temp is a normal 58°F for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The first solid window kicks off on Friday, August 28th. Friday morning is looking like the standout of the whole run. We’ve got a clean 7ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a very long 16-second period. That’s proper energy (4044) and with glassy conditions thanks to light NE winds, it’s going to be a beautiful sight for experienced crew. This is a reef break, so that long-period swell will really wrap in and give you some power and shape—just be aware it might jack up fast. Friday afternoon stays glassy with 6ft SW swell, still very good.

Saturday August 29th and Sunday August 30th are a bit of a write-off with onshore and cross-onshore winds messing things up. You’d be fighting bumpy lines for not much return.

Monday August 31st comes back strong. Morning brings a clean 7ft SSW swell with 16-second period (3357 energy) and light cross-off winds from the NNE. The afternoon cleans right up with offshore WNW wind and a 5ft SSW swell, but that 18-second period is the real story—wave energy (2607) will be drawn-out and powerful.

The following week gets interesting but also a bit messy. Tuesday September 1st has offshore NW wind, but at 12–16 mph, it’s blowing hard. The swell stays around 5–6ft SSW, but the wind’s going to be challenging for most. Wednesday September 2nd looks better: glassy morning with 6ft SSW swell and clean conditions again.

Now, into the second week, things get bigger and more serious. From Friday September 4th through to Monday September 7th, we’re seeing SSW swell building from 8ft up to a solid 10ft. The energy numbers are climbing into the thousands (up to 4161). This is expert territory—too big for beginners, especially at a reef break. Wind is mostly cross-off or cross-shore, but not ideal. It’s going to be powerful and possibly unruly.

The very end of the forecast, on Wednesday September 10th, shows a massive 16ft SSW swell (7598 energy) with fresh offshore NNW wind. That’s a big, gnarly day for the brave and the skilled. Only experienced surfers should even look at the water that day.

Crowds can pop up at The Pines sometimes, so keep that in mind if you’re chasing a quiet session.

If it’s clean, glassy, and you’re experienced, Friday August 28th morning is your best bet. Otherwise, Monday August 31st also offers very solid conditions.

Rusty.

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