The Pines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty.

Honestly, for the next 16 days, The Pines is the only game in town on this forecast, and it’s a tricky one. This spot is a super sheltered reef, and it doesn’t break all that often. It’s shallow and the paddle out can be a mission, so this isn’t a beginner wave, even when the size looks manageable.

The start of this stretch is a bit of a letdown. We’ve got some real swell energy on the 10th, with a strong 12ft of SSW groundswell and a long 18-second period. The wave energy is solid, reading 13118, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore. It’s going to be lumpy and messy. That afternoon, the wind backs off a touch, but it’s still cross-off and the energy drops slightly (9816). It’s surfable, but it’s not going to be pretty. Right now, it’s more about watching the ocean than paddling out.

Tuesday the 11th is a hard pass. The wind swings offshore, which is good, but it’s howling at 19 mph and the swell has dropped off a cliff. We’re looking at 6ft of swell with moderate wave energy (1389) and a 14-second period. It’s just all over the shop and not worth the effort.

Things get more interesting later in the week. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th see a solid SSW swell pulse, with 8ft to 12ft on the cards. Thursday morning is the standout of this first week. The wave energy is strong (5730), the swell is a clean 12ft from the SSW at a 16-second period, and the wind is a light 9 mph cross-offshore, keeping the surface clean. This is a wave for experienced surfers only; at this size, this reef isn’t messing around. Friday the 14th is very similar, with clean 12ft waves and light winds in the morning. It’s still big, but it’s a lot of fun.

Saturday the 15th offers a moment of glory. The swell eases to a still-chunky 8ft, and early on, the wind goes glassy. This is your window if you want a less intimidating session – clean, strong, and holding great shape. That afternoon, the wind swings onshore and chops it up, so be out early.

The swell backs right off next week. From the 17th, we drop into the 3ft to 4ft range. The wave energy is weak, and there’s nothing doing. It’s a proper lull. If you’re a beginner, this might be the only time to look at it, but the quality is just not there.

Keep an eye on the 20th and 21st. There’s a pulse of SW swell due on the afternoon of the 20th, and the 21st is looking like our best bet of the whole window. The forecast shows an 12ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, hitting that optimum SE direction for the spot. The wind is a clean 9-12 mph offshore. The energy is strong (7947). It’s promising, but it’s a week and a half away, so treat it as a serious possibility, not a guarantee. We’ll need the winds to stay kind.

After that, it fades again. The wave energy just isn't there from the 22nd onwards. It’s looking like a long wait for the next proper swell.

Looks like the call is to pick your moment: Friday or Saturday this week for a big, clean session, or pin your hopes on that Friday the 21st pulse. Otherwise, you might be on the beach watching the horizon.

Rusty.

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