Surf Forecasts:
The Pines surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,285 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pines over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into it. We've got one spot on the menu for the next couple of weeks, and it's a specific little number: The Pines. It's a very sheltered reef break that's rarely breaking, so when it does, you gotta be on it. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.
The action kicks off on Saturday, the 1st of August. We're looking at a solid 7ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, and the energy is pumping hard at 2521. The wind is a clean offshore from the NNW at 9 mph. This is a proper standout for the region. The conditions are set to be glassy and clean. If you're a confident surfer, this is the session to circle. The swell direction is a little off the optimum, but the quality of the setup is undeniable.
We get a bit of a lull after that. Sunday the 2nd has some size but the wind kicks up to 19 mph, making it a bit of a mess, and the scores drop off. Through the week, we see some smaller, cleaner waves on Wednesday the 5th, with a glassy afternoon and a 4ft SSW swell from 14 seconds. It's not big, but it'll be fun for a beginner.
The next real standout pops up on Monday the 10th of August. The swell jumps to a solid 12ft from the SW, with a short period of 12 seconds in the morning, but the energy is a massive 5256. The wind is a gentle offshore from the WNW. This is big, powerful stuff – only for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets even better, with the same 12ft swell, but the period stretches to 16 seconds, energy skyrocketing to 11414, and a moderate offshore from the NW. This is the other big highlight of the outlook.
The following week stays sizeable, with the 10-12ft range continuing, but the winds are a bit more on the cross-off side, and the energy it's still strong. Saturday the 15th has a great-looking afternoon session: 10ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, clean offshore wind from the NW, and energy at 4873. It's going to be a proper wave for the crew who can handle it.
Just remember, The Pines is a rare break, so you can't be casual about checking it. It's very sheltered, so it needs a solid push to get working. Sunday the 16th wraps it up with strong 25 mph offshore winds, which will keep the surf clean but make paddling out a real battle.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the WSW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2521 | 2402 | 1586 | 1412 | 1447 | 3285 | 2534 | 1879 | 1027 | 759 | 483 | 687 | 537 | 459 | 666 | 519 | 1614 | 1498 | 2309 | 1594 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:23AM0.78m | 2:41PM1.16m | 2:51AM0.86m | 3:01PM1.10m | 3:23AM0.95m | 3:16PM1.03m | 3:59AM1.01m | 3:20PM0.96m | 4:39AM1.06m | 2:51PM0.93m | 5:32AM1.07m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:05PM0.41m | 7:33AM0.33m | 9:11PM0.43m | 8:09AM0.41m | 9:15PM0.45m | 8:43AM0.53m | 9:17PM0.47m | 9:14AM0.68m | 9:13PM0.48m | 9:28AM0.85m | 9:08PM0.47m | 8:35AM1.01m | 9:07PM0.45m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | — | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 2521 | 2402 | 1586 | 1412 | 1447 | — | 2534 | 1879 | 1027 | 759 | 483 | 687 | 537 | 307 | 666 | 519 | 1614 | 1498 | 2309 | 1594 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 8 | SSW 19 | SE 8 | SSW 19 | WSW 18 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 80 | — | — | 273 | 288 | 220 | 277 | 470 | 413 | 459 | 32 | 251 | 14 | 657 | 954 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SW 20 | SSW 8 | S 7 | SSW 8 | S 7 | — | SSE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 306 | 87 | 26 | 12 | 15 | — | 6 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 |
| kJ | — | 13 | 25 | 57 | 253 | 3285 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 14 | 22 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 504 | 504 | 406 | 572 | 572 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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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).
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