The Pines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for The Pines. It’s a tricky little reef set-up, and this forecast is a real mixed bag, so we gotta be patient.

The first window of decent surf that’s worth talking about hits us on the morning of Friday, July 24th. The swell is a solid 10 ft from the SSW with a very long period of 16 seconds, pushing a lot of energy (4918). The wind is WSW at 9 mph, blowing cross-offshore, keeping things clean. This is groundswell with serious punch, and given The Pines is a reef, that long period will wrap in nicely. But, at 10 ft, this is not a beginner wave – you’ll want some experience under your belt. The morning of Saturday, July 26th, is another standout. The swell drops a touch to 6 ft from the SSW, but the wind swings to WNW at just 6 mph, going full offshore. The water temp is about 58°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

The morning of Friday, July 31st, brings a glassy moment with a 4 ft SSW swell and no wind. It’s a much smaller, cleaner wave, but manageable. The real dark horse, though, is the afternoon of Friday, August 7th. Swell jumps to 6 ft from the SSW, but the period is a massive 21 seconds, and the energy is cranked up (5728). A gentle WSW breeze keeps it clean. With that kind of period, it’ll be a ripper at this reef, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

The rest of the window is mostly a write-off. The second week has a lot of poor conditions and onshore slop, particularly from the 29th to the 30th. There are a few days in the middle of the first week where the wind is okay but the swell is too big and the tide is a pain. Don’t get too excited about the 10 ft swells on August 3rd – strong onshore wind and a cross-chop will make it a messy, frustrating session.

There’s a couple of good days to aim for, so don’t sleep on the 24th or the 26th. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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