Surf Forecasts:
The Pines surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 5,978 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pines over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk feet and miles.
The Pines is a reef that’s real sheltered and rarely breaks. Water temp is 58°, right where it should be for the season.
We start on Thursday July 23rd. Swell jumps from 10ft to 13ft out of the SSW. The energy is massive – 3,388 to 9,907 (combined energy). That’s expert territory. The period is 14 seconds, a solid groundswell. Wind is cross, so it’s a bit messy.
Friday July 24th cleans up. Morning has a clean 12ft SSW swell, 16-second period, with a light cross-off breeze. The energy is 5,205 (combined energy). Afternoon drops to 10ft, still clean. Big, powerful.
Saturday July 25th is the first real standout. Morning has 8ft SSW swell, 13 seconds, clean cross-off wind. Energy is 2,162 (combined energy). The note says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the sweet spot. Afternoon holds at 8ft, still clean.
Sunday July 26th is more manageable. 6ft swell, 11 seconds, with a light offshore wind. Clean.
Monday July 27th afternoon is glassy with a 5ft SW swell. The energy is 671 (combined energy). Just surfable.
Tuesday July 28th afternoon is a real standout. 8ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and glassy. Energy is 3,436 (combined energy). “Expect very good surf conditions.”
Friday July 31st morning turns glassy again with a 5ft SSW swell.
Saturday August 1st is clean with 7ft to 7ft SSW swell, 16 seconds.
Sunday August 2nd is the crown jewel. Morning: 8ft SSW, 14 seconds, energy 4,437 (combined energy), “excellent for experienced surfers.” Afternoon: 12ft SSW, 17-second period, gentle offshore wind, energy 7,353 (combined energy). That’s the one.
Monday August 3rd peaks at 13ft in the morning, but wind is 30 mph, making it a battle. Energy is 8,686 (combined energy).
The rest of the window tapers off. The crowds are “often” here, and the optimum swell is SE, but we’re getting SSW. The standouts are Saturday July 25th morning and Sunday August 2nd afternoon.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
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 kJ | 359 | 458 | 3029 | 3388 | 5978 | 4881 | 5205 | 4117 | 2830 | 2162 | 1651 | 1207 | 894 | 732 | 480 | 617 | 493 | 835 | 1067 | 3436 | 3241 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 3:26PM0.99m | 6:05AM1.00m | 11:08AM1.14m | 11:31AM1.23m | 11:46PM0.57m | 11:56AM1.30m | 00:06AM0.58m | 12:20PM1.33m | 00:27AM0.59m | 12:44PM1.34m | 00:48AM0.60m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:26PM0.51m | 8:04AM0.99m | 10:45PM0.53m | 10:29PM0.55m | 9:52PM0.56m | 9:36PM0.54m | 9:24PM0.52m | 4:07AM0.48m | 9:14PM0.49m | ||||||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 359 | 458 | — | 3388 | 5978 | 4881 | 5205 | 4117 | 2830 | 2162 | 1651 | 1207 | 894 | 732 | 480 | 617 | 493 | 835 | 1067 | 3436 | 3241 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 289 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 12 | 95 | — | 178 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 14 | — | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | NE 3 | — | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 54 | 192 | 3029 | — | 3929 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 449 | 572 | 163 | 588 | 594 | 132 | 7 | 648 | 155 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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