Surf Forecasts:
The Pines surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s period, SW swell with 3,480 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Pines in the next 16 days are 2.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pines over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. Only one spot in the mix for the next 16 days: The Pines. It’s a sheltered reef that rarely breaks, so when it does, it’s a special event. Water temp is 58°, right on the average for this time of year.
The first real surf hits Saturday morning, 22 August. A solid 8ft SSW groundswell with a long 15-second period, packing a ton of energy (2891). The wind is a clean cross-off from the west, so the face will be clean. This is a standout window for the experienced surfer, but 8ft is expert territory. Expect a crowd – this spot is often packed when it’s working.
Sunday morning, 23 August, the swell drops to 7ft, but the wind is still cross-off from the north, clean. By Sunday afternoon, it goes glassy with a light north-northwest breeze, and the period stretches to 16 seconds – a beautiful groundswell that will wrap the reef nicely.
Monday 24 August starts glassy with 5ft, but the wind turns easterly and cross-on by the afternoon, with light rain. Quality drops. Tuesday 25 August is a total washout – strong southerly winds at 12-16 mph, choppy and messy.
Wednesday 26 August afternoon offers a glassy moment with 5ft, but energy is low (792). Surfable, but nothing special. Thursday 27 August improves with a clean north wind, and by afternoon, a 4ft swell with a very long 20-second period shows up – proper groundswell energy (1833), but small.
Friday 28 August morning is the standout. Dead calm, glassy, with a 7ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, and massive energy (4748). Excellent for experts. Crowds will be there.
Sunday 30 August morning is glassy again with 8ft and solid energy (2152). Clean. Monday 31 August is another cracker – offshore north-west wind in the morning with 7ft, 15-second swell, and huge energy (4883). The afternoon holds 8ft with an 18-second period and clean cross-off wind. Two standout sessions.
The first week of September tapers off. Tuesday 1 September is glassy, then clean offshore. Wednesday 2 September has a moderate offshore wind at 16 mph, with smaller 4ft swell – still clean. Thursday 3 September the wind turns sour, and the rest of the week is choppy and cross-on, even with decent swell.
The final weekend, 5 and 6 September, sees a big jump. Saturday 5 September has 10ft to 13ft SW swell, but cross or cross-on winds make it marginal. Sunday 6 September morning has a massive 15ft SSW swell with 17-second period and a clean cross-off wind – energy is off the charts at 11380. That’s big, powerful, and for experts only. Afternoon shapes up with a solid offshore and 13ft – about as good as it gets for the big-wave crew.
Best windows: Friday 28 August morning, Monday 31 August, and Sunday 6 September afternoon. The Pines is a rare bird, but when it lines up, it’s a gem.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2837 | 2445 | 2736 | 1867 | 2479 | 1537 | 982 | 754 | 669 | 1093 | 1240 | 908 | 1028 | 739 | 302 | 607 | 1122 | 3456 | 2376 | 1904 | 1158 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:07AM1.06m | 11:23AM1.13m | 11:44AM1.18m | 00:40AM0.59m | 12:05PM1.20m | 00:37AM0.61m | 12:27PM1.20m | 00:45AM0.65m | 12:49PM1.19m | 00:59AM0.70m | 1:11PM1.16m | 1:17AM0.77m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:02PM0.45m | 8:54PM0.45m | 8:42PM0.45m | 8:26PM0.43m | 4:30AM0.48m | 8:08PM0.40m | 5:20AM0.39m | 7:54PM0.38m | 6:00AM0.31m | 7:49PM0.36m | |||||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 2837 | 2445 | 2736 | 1867 | 2479 | 1537 | 982 | 754 | 669 | 1093 | 1240 | 908 | 1028 | 739 | 302 | 607 | 711 | 3456 | 2376 | 1904 | 1158 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | — | — | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 54 | 302 | 774 | 759 | — | — | 15 | 15 | 81 | 376 | 512 | 545 | 31 | 53 | 150 | 231 | 1122 | 3237 | 2372 | 1608 | 908 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 117 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 81 | 339 | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | ESE 4 | S 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 13 | 24 | 140 | 262 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 395 | 132 | 132 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 132 | 132 |
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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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