Surf spot

Pines

Forecast conditions and map view for Pines in New Zealand, New Zealand NI, East Cape. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: New Zealand, New Zealand NI, East Cape
Coordinates: -38.6779, 178.0817

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1	1.1	1	0.9	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	1.1	1	0.9	1	0.9	1	1	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	SE
Wave period (s)	7.7	6.6	6.7	6.7	9.8	9.3	6.1	5.8	7.3	7.5	7.6	8.1	7.8	6.3	6.5	6.3	7	6.7	6.5	6.8	7	7.3	7.3	7.5	7.5	7.4	7.5	7.5	7.6	7	7.8	8.4	8.4	8.3	8.3	8.2	8.2	8.2	8.3	8.1	7.6	11.1	10.1	10.2	10.2	10.1	8.3	6.7	5.7	4.4	7.1	7	8	9.6	9.3	9.6
Wave energy (kJ)	127	98	85	76	106	75	53	52	118	102	102	126	102	76	80	67	106	82	66	68	69	65	64	72	73	67	64	58	60	46	70	95	100	93	87	82	69	65	59	50	31	82	118	133	140	143	103	73	56	31	68	57	66	79	72	57
Wind speed (km/h)	5.8	6.4	8.1	10.1	17.5	17.6	14.2	6.9	6.8	5.5	3.9	4.8	7.6	10.3	4.1	2.3	3	2.6	3.9	5.5	11.9	19.1	14.4	7.2	10.5	11.5	7.9	8.2	6.2	8.9	1.8	8.2	10.2	10.6	13.2	17.1	10.9	9.4	5.1	5.6	5.4	5.8	3.2	7.7	4.4	11.1	7.2	6	6	6.8	8.1	4.7	10.7	22.8	11	5.5
Wind direction	NNWOffshore	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WCross	SSWOnshore	SOnshore	SSWOnshore	WCross	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	NWGlassy	NNEGlassy	ECross	ENECross	ENEGlassy	NEGlassy	NNEGlassy	NNWGlassy	NNWGlassy	NNEOffshore	ENECross-off	NECross-off	NNECross-off	NNWOffshore	NNWCross-off	NWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NWCross-off	ECross	ENECross-off	NEGlassy	NWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	NWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NWCross-off	NNWOffshore	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	WNWGlassy	NECross-off	SWGlassy	WNWCross-off	NWCross-off	NNWOffshore	NNWCross-off	NNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WGlassy	SSEOnshore	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	WNWCross-off

Pines is a surf spot on the East Cape of New Zealand’s North Island (NI), in a remote, rugged part of the country known for exposed coastline and powerful Pacific swell.

Quick description

Type: Exposed beach/reef-style break area, depending on exact section of coastline
Best for: Experienced surfers when conditions line up
Wave quality: Can be very good with the right swell, wind, and tide
Exposure: Faces open ocean, so it can pick up long-period swells
Crowds: Usually light due to the remote location

What it’s like

The East Cape gets regular swell energy and can produce fast, punchy, hollow waves on the right day. Spots in this region often work best with: - Offshore or light westerly winds - Consistent east or northeast swell - Careful tide selection, since many breaks there are sensitive to water levels

Because it’s such an exposed coastline, conditions can change quickly. It’s often more powerful and less forgiving than a sheltered regional beach break.

Things to keep in mind

Remote access: Services, roads, and rescue support may be limited
Strong currents/rips: Common on exposed New Zealand coastlines
Hazards: Reefs, rocks, and shifting sandbars may be present depending on the exact section
Local knowledge matters: Best to check with locals or current surf reports