Surf Forecasts:
The Pines surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 11,216 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pines over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about The Pines.
The Pines is a real tricky one. It's a very sheltered reef break that rarely breaks, so you need a big, specific swell to get it working. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The whole 16-day window is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell is consistently coming from the SSW, which is the optimum direction, but it's often too big and messy. The real standout, the one you'd actually want to be there for, is the morning of the 6th of September. We've got a clean 8ft SSW swell (combined energy of 2299) with a 13-second period, and the wind is glassy. That's a magic window for a spot that rarely comes together. It's still a big swell for a beginner, but for anyone who knows the line-up, that's the session to circle.
The other potential highlight is much further out. On the morning of the 14th of September, we're looking at an 12ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is a massive 6418, which is a ton of water. That's a heavy, expert-only day. The paddle out will be a battle, but the waves could be incredible. Keep in mind, this is a long-range call, so it's promising but not a lock.
In between, there are some other windows with clean conditions. The morning of the 4th has an 12ft SSW swell, but the wind is a cross-off, so it won't be as perfect. The morning of the 13th has a glassy 6ft, which is a much more manageable size. The morning of the 15th is also glassy with a solid 7ft swell. There are also a few windows with offshore winds, like the mornings of the 12th and 16th, but the swell sizes bounce around. The 16th is a bit far out to be sure.
The problem is, for a lot of this period, the swell is over 8ft and the wind is onshore or cross-shore, creating a real mess. The 9th of September is a great example: a massive 12ft swell with a 20-second period, but onshore wind at 19 mph. That's not a surf day; that's a kite surfing day if you're into that kind of thing.
So, to sum it up: The Pines is a rare bird. If you're a glassy-condition hunter, circle the morning of the 6th of September. The 14th of September is a promising, heavy water prospect for the experts. The rest of the time, you're either dealing with size, onshore wind, or a combination of both. It's a spot that demands patience.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
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 kJ | 2547 | 3143 | 3762 | 4399 | 5799 | 5368 | 4032 | 2741 | 4231 | 4865 | 3827 | 2299 | 1390 | 1060 | 669 | 615 | 1135 | 2823 | 2630 | 1650 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:29AM1.14m | 2:17PM0.85m | 4:04AM1.13m | 12:35PM0.87m | 4:47AM1.08m | 5:54AM1.00m | 11:43AM1.19m | 12:08PM1.21m | 00:51AM0.61m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:03PM0.33m | 9:12AM0.69m | 8:08PM0.32m | 9:13AM0.85m | 8:14PM0.31m | 8:22AM0.97m | 8:22PM0.31m | 7:17AM0.99m | 8:30PM0.33m | 8:36PM0.36m | 8:36PM0.41m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 2547 | 3143 | 3762 | 4399 | 5799 | 5368 | 4032 | 2741 | — | 4865 | 3827 | 2299 | 1390 | 1060 | 669 | 615 | 743 | 2823 | 2630 | 1650 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 23 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | — | — | S 28 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 45 | 288 | 1135 | — | — | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 22 | WSW 21 | SSW 14 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 175 | 180 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | WNW 4 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | — | SSE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 30 | 4231 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 180 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 406 | 7 | 588 | 588 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 746 | 1109 | 1102 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 132 | 5 | 164 | 5 | 3 | 132 | 572 |
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