The Pines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for The Pines. This is a real hidden gem, a reef break that rarely breaks, so when it does, you’ve gotta sit up and take notice. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but with the size we’re looking at, it’s going to be more of a challenge than a learner’s playground. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a decent 3/2mm wetsuit will do you fine.

The real standout here is the opening window. Thursday the 16th of July is firing. We’re talking a solid 8ft SSW groundswell with a very long 15-second period, pushing a massive 2754 combined energy. That’s serious power. The real kicker is the wind – glassy in the afternoon, and cross-off in the morning. It’s going to be clean, smooth, and absolutely pumping. This is the one to go for.

Friday the 17th isn’t far behind. The swell drops a touch to 7ft in the morning, but that’s still a meaty wave, and the period is still a very long 16 seconds. The wind stays clean, with glassy conditions in the afternoon. It’s going to be a solid couple of days.

After that, the swell backs off a bit. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th see the size drop to around 4ft and 3ft, with energy dropping to the 400-500 range. The wind is still good, but the waves are just ordinary. It’s a bit of a lull.

Monday the 20th through to Wednesday the 23rd of July is a mixed bag. The swell picks up a bit, but the quality is nothing special – just ordinary surfable waves. The wind is mostly offshore or glassy, but the energy is low, and the wave comment is pretty average.

Then we get another cracker. Thursday the 24th of July morning looks unreal. 8ft swell from the SSW with a strong 14-second period, and a strong offshore wind from the WNW at 15 mph. That’s 2379 energy and the forecast says “very good surf conditions”. The afternoon goes to shit though – strong onshore wind and rain, so just get out there early.

The weekend of the 25th and 26th July is a write-off. The swell is still big at 8ft, but the wind is onshore or cross-shore, making it choppy and messy. It’s a case of what could have been.

The last week of July and into the 1st of August is a bit of a guessing game. There’s some decent swell in the 7ft range, but the wind is inconsistent. The 28th of July afternoon has a clean offshore wind again, but the energy is dropping. It’s worth keeping an eye on, but it’s not a lock.

Overall, the first two days are absolutely the best on offer. The Pines is a rare break, and it’s going to be pumping. Don’t expect a crowd, but it could be a little busy. For the rest of the window, it’s a lot of waiting and hoping.

Rusty

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