The Pines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Howdy, Rusty here. It’s a waiting game at The Pines. This spot is a sheltered reef that rarely breaks, and for the next 16 days there’s no true standout session, but a couple of windows get close. The water temp is about 58°, a touch cooler than normal for this time of year.

The first real chance to paddle out kicks off on Sunday afternoon, July 12th. There’s a solid 15 ft SW swell rolling in with a 13-second period, but it’s coming with a fresh 19 mph west cross-off wind. The energy is strong (9596), but the guide says the conditions are marginal – likely tide issues and that gusty wind making it tricky. Not a beginner’s day with that size, but for experienced crew, it’s worth a look.

Monday the 13th holds similar size – 13 ft SSW swell – but the period jumps to a very long 16 seconds. This is proper groundswell, and at a reef like The Pines that’s a good thing, though the strong cross-off wind (16 mph) keeps it from being clean. Energy is still high (7713). By Tuesday morning the 14th, the swell drops to 12 ft, still 16-second period, wind eases to 9 mph, and the guide calls it “excellent for experienced surfers.” That’s the pick of the first week – big, powerful, and the wind isn’t wrecking it.

Wednesday morning the 15th sees the swell dip to 8 ft with a 14-second period, and here’s the real treat: glassy conditions with just 3 mph wind. That’s a clean, lined-up reef with moderate energy (2834). It’s still a solid size – not for beginners – but for anyone comfortable out back, this is a beauty.

From Thursday the 16th through to the 18th, the swell drops fast – down to 4 ft by Saturday morning. Energy fades to 472. Wind is light and clean, but it’s small and ordinary. Friday the 17th offers a brief glimpse: 7 ft SSW with a 16-second period and glassy conditions in the afternoon – that’s clean and smooth, but the energy is moderate (1368). A fun session, not a standout.

There’s a quiet stretch from the 19th into the 20th – tiny swell, poor conditions. Then Monday the 20th sees a small bump: 5 ft SW with a 16-second period and moderate offshore wind (16 mph). It’s clean but weak (917). The next real spike comes on Tuesday the 21st: 7 ft SSW, 14-second period, gentle offshore wind, energy back up to 1805. Good, clean waves, but not epic.

Wednesday the 22nd gets weird – afternoon swell jumps to 12 ft but with a short 9-second period and cross-shore wind. It’s messy. The following days are small and ordinary until Friday the 24th, when we see a late pulse: 6 ft SSW with a very long 18-second period and gentle offshore wind – energy is solid (3701), and the guide says “very good conditions.” That’s promising, but it’s a long way out.

Then on Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th, another solid SW swell arrives – 12 ft, 16-second period, with clean winds. The Saturday afternoon slot is called “excellent for experienced surfers” – strong energy (5055). That’s a standout candidate for the second week, but it’s 13 days away, so take it with a grain of salt. Monday the 27th still has 7 ft with good offshore wind, but it’s fizzling.

Overall, The Pines rarely fires, but when it does it’s a reef that demands respect. Best bet is Wednesday morning July 15th for glassy conditions and a solid 8 ft SSW groundswell – clean and juicy. If you’re holding out for bigger, Tuesday morning the 14th or Saturday the 25th afternoon are the ones to watch, but check the forecasts closer.

Rusty.

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