Surf Forecasts:
The Pines surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 13,404 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s 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 26) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
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 on offer for The Pines over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The Pines is a reef break that rarely breaks, so it’s a picky setup. The first real call for surf is on Sunday the 26th of July. The morning looks clean with a light offshore breeze and a 6ft SSW swell, but it’s a borderline opportunity. The water temperature is sitting at 58°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The energy is there (879 combined energy), but it’s not a standout.
The real standout window is the first week of August. Monday the 3rd is a proper one for the experienced crew. We’re looking at a solid 12ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, and light offshore winds making it clean. The combined energy is pumping (4757 in the morning, 5452 in the afternoon). This is big, powerful stuff – over 8ft, so this is strictly for experts. If you’re not comfortable in heavy surf, sit this one out.
Then Tuesday the 4th morning is a gem. Glassy conditions, zero wind, and a 8ft SSW swell with a 12-second period. The energy is moderate (2046), but that glassy surface makes it a real treat. This is a solid option for intermediate surfers who can handle that size.
Wednesday the 5th is another big one for the experts: 10ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze. The energy is high (4220). Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th also offer clean, solid waves in the 6ft to 10ft range with good winds, but the crowds are often a problem at The Pines, so keep that in mind.
The second week is a bit more hit and miss. There’s a window around Saturday the 9th and Sunday the 10th, but the winds get fresh and the conditions turn poor. The swell sticks around for the 10th (8ft, 16-second period), but the cross-shore wind will mess it up. For the experienced surfer, Monday the 10th still has good energy (3454), but the wind is not ideal.
Overall, the best bet is Monday the 3rd for the big-wave crew, and Tuesday the 4th morning for a glassy session. The Pines is a rare break, so each session is a gift. After the 7th, the consistency drops off, and the last few days of the 16-day window look poor. Still, for a spot that rarely breaks, this is a decent run. Keep the faith.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 673 | 480 | 711 | 483 | 792 | 2412 | 4614 | 8380 | 6418 | 4164 | 2215 | 1363 | 1028 | 934 | 626 | 560 | 543 | 563 | 1094 | 1865 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:06AM0.58m | 12:20PM1.33m | 00:27AM0.59m | 12:44PM1.34m | 00:48AM0.60m | 1:08PM1.33m | 1:10AM0.62m | 1:32PM1.31m | 1:32AM0.66m | 1:55PM1.27m | 1:56AM0.71m | 2:19PM1.22m | 2:23AM0.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:36PM0.54m | 9:24PM0.52m | 4:07AM0.48m | 9:14PM0.49m | 4:58AM0.41m | 9:05PM0.45m | 5:41AM0.35m | 9:01PM0.43m | 6:21AM0.31m | 9:01PM0.41m | 6:58AM0.30m | 9:05PM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 673 | 480 | 711 | 483 | 792 | 641 | — | — | 6418 | 4164 | 2215 | 1363 | 1028 | 934 | 626 | 560 | 543 | 260 | 1094 | 1865 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 15 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 8 | SW 23 | S 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 11 | WSW 18 |
| kJ | — | 89 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 99 | 100 | 21 | 33 | 336 | 360 | 563 | 137 | 986 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 23 | SSW 21 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | WSW 20 | — |
| kJ | — | 33 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 90 | 21 | 13 | 2 | 272 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | N 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 8 | 25 | 2412 | 4614 | 8380 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 343 | 0 | 880 | 1027 | 132 | 132 | 132 | 0 | 132 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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