The Pines Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.56° S 138.63° E

The Pines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Pines sea temperature is
14.6° C
0.5° 

The Pines surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Pines surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 5,804 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be 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 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 19th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 23rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 23rd Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pines over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ down the line for The Pines.

First thing you need to know: this is a reef break that’s usually pretty quiet – it rarely breaks. If it does fire, you want a solid SE swell, and offshore winds from the NW. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing weird.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real sign of life is on Sunday morning, July 19th. It’s not much to write home about – just 3ft of SSW swell, but it’s got a long period of 12 seconds, and the energy is moderate (501). The wind is a light cross-off from the N, so it’ll be clean. Don’t get your hopes up though, it’s very ordinary. That vibe carries through Monday, July 20th, with a bit more size (4ft) and clean offshore winds, but still nothing special.

The real build starts Tuesday, July 21st. The swell picks up to 5ft from the SSW, period goes to 13 seconds, and the energy jumps to moderate (796). Offshore winds all day from the NNW and NW. It’s surfable, but still just okay.

Now, Wednesday, July 22nd, things get messy. The wind swings WSW and picks up, and by the afternoon we’ve got 7ft of SW swell with a huge energy spike (2289). But it’s crossed-up and choppy. Not your day.

Thursday, July 23rd, is the biggest push of the whole forecast. We’re looking at 13ft of SSW swell on Thursday morning, with a period of 14 seconds and massive energy (9487). That’s a lot of power. The wind is cross, so it’s gonna be a bit of a mess, but the afternoon cleans up with cross-off breezes. This is for experienced surfers only – 13ft is no joke. The swell direction is SSW, which is a bit off from the optimum SE, but with that much juice, it’ll still wrap in.

Friday, July 24th, through Saturday, July 25th, stays solid at 10ft from the SSW, with clean cross-off winds on Friday. The energy is still very strong (over 3000). Saturday gets a bit of rain and a cross-shore bump, but it’s still big. All of this is for experts.

Sunday, July 26th, the swell drops to 7ft, with a clean offshore breeze from the WNW in the morning. Period shortens to 11 seconds, energy drops to 1196 (moderate). Conditions are good, but the size is still big for a beginner.

The second week gets a bit quieter. Monday, July 27th, is a write-off with cross-shore wind and poor conditions. Tuesday, July 28th, sees a return of clean offshore winds and a 5ft SSW swell in the afternoon, but it’s ordinary. Wednesday, July 29th, has a good window in the afternoon with a moderate offshore breeze and 5ft from the SSW – the note says “expect good surf conditions” for that one.

The standout in the whole forecast? It’s gotta be Thursday, July 23rd, for the sheer size and power. But with the cross-shore chop in the morning, the best quality window is probably the afternoon of Wednesday, July 29th, where you get a clean 5ft with a solid offshore breeze. That’s the one that’ll have the shape.

The very end of the run, August 3rd, shows a Monday afternoon with 7ft SSW swell, 18-second period, moderate offshore wind, and the note says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s a promising call.

Overall, The Pines is a fickle spot, and most of this is for the experienced crew. But if you pick your window, especially the end of July and start of August, it could be worth the paddle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
3:06PM1.12m
3:24AM0.88m
3:20PM1.06m
4:08AM0.94m
3:29PM1.02m
4:58AM0.98m
3:26PM0.99m
6:05AM1.00m
11:08AM1.14m
11:31AM1.23m
11:46PM0.57m
Low Tide
9:45PM0.54m
8:25AM0.58m
9:53PM0.52m
8:53AM0.72m
10:07PM0.51m
8:57AM0.86m
10:26PM0.51m
8:04AM0.99m
10:45PM0.53m
10:29PM0.55m
9:52PM0.56m
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Information about the The Pines Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Pines provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Pines can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Pines surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Pines) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Pines may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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