Surfline

Surf forecasts, surf conditions and swell data

Surf conditions and forecasts for surf spots.

Get surf forecast

Get surf forecast

Get current surf conditions and the five free forecast days for a Surfline spot by name. If a name matches multiple spots, the top match is used unless a region narrows it down. Daily values represent morning (9 a.m.) and afternoon (3 p.m.) local time; other daily values are from 9 a.m.

Your information

Spot Name

Surf spot name, such as Pipeline or Huntington Beach Pier.

More options

RegionOptional

Location to distinguish spots with the same name, such as Hawaii or California.

1 credit per completed run

The same inputs also work from your code or an AI assistant. See For developers.

Example results

Pipeline: 3–4 ft surf

United States, Hawaii, O‘ahu, Pupukea

FairFalling

Water temperature (°F)80

Wind (mph)24.2E

Five-day forecast

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About the Surfline tool

Surfline returns current conditions and five forecast days for a named surf spot; provide a spot name and optionally a region.

Forecasts include ratings, wind, swell, and morning and afternoon surf heights; current conditions include tide state and water temperature.

Built from surfline.com. Last checked Sep 29, 2026.

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Get surf forecast

1 credit

What you provide

Field	Type	Required	Description
Region`region`	Text	Optional	Location to distinguish spots with the same name, such as Hawaii or California.Example: California
Spot Name`spot_name`	Text	Required	Surf spot name, such as Pipeline or Huntington Beach Pier.Example: Pipeline

What you get

Field	Type	Description
Region`region`	Text	Example: United States, Hawaii, O‘ahu, Pupukea
Spot Name`spot_name`	Text	Example: Pipeline
Forecast Days`forecast_days`	List
Date`forecast_days[].date`	Date	Example: 2026-09-28
Rating`forecast_days[].rating`	Text	Example: Fair
Wind Direction`forecast_days[].wind_direction`	Text	Example: E
Wind Speed (mph)`forecast_days[].wind_speed_mph`	Number	Example: 18.9
Main Swell Direction`forecast_days[].main_swell_direction`	Text	Example: NNW
Main Swell Height Ft`forecast_days[].main_swell_height_ft`	Number	Example: 3.1
Main Swell Period (seconds)`forecast_days[].main_swell_period_seconds`	Number	Example: 14
Morning Surf Height Max Ft`forecast_days[].morning_surf_height_max_ft`	Number	Example: 4
Morning Surf Height Min Ft`forecast_days[].morning_surf_height_min_ft`	Number	Example: 3
Afternoon Surf Height Max Ft`forecast_days[].afternoon_surf_height_max_ft`	Number	Example: 4
Afternoon Surf Height Min Ft`forecast_days[].afternoon_surf_height_min_ft`	Number	Example: 3
Surfline Link`surfline_link`	Text	Example: https://www.surfline.com/surf-report/pipeline/5842041f4e65fad6a7708890
Surfline Spot ID`surfline_spot_id`	Text	Example: 5842041f4e65fad6a7708890
Current Conditions`current_conditions`	Details
Rating`current_conditions.rating`	Text	Example: Fair
Tide State`current_conditions.tide_state`	Text	Example: Falling
Wind Direction`current_conditions.wind_direction`	Text	Example: E
Wind Speed (mph)`current_conditions.wind_speed_mph`	Number	Example: 24.2
Surf Height Max Ft`current_conditions.surf_height_max_ft`	Number	Example: 4
Surf Height Min Ft`current_conditions.surf_height_min_ft`	Number	Example: 3
Water Temperature F`current_conditions.water_temperature_f`	Number	Example: 80

Example result

For Spot Name: Pipeline

JSON

{
  "region": "United States, Hawaii, O‘ahu, Pupukea",
  "spot_name": "Pipeline",
  "forecast_days": [
    {
      "date": "2026-09-28",
      "rating": "Fair",
      "wind_direction": "E",
      "wind_speed_mph": 18.9,
      "main_swell_direction": "NNW",
      "main_swell_height_ft": 3.1,
      "main_swell_period_seconds": 14,
      "morning_surf_height_max_ft": 4,
      "morning_surf_height_min_ft": 3,
      "afternoon_surf_height_max_ft": 4,
      "afternoon_surf_height_min_ft": 3
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-09-29",
      "rating": "Poor to Fair",
      "wind_direction": "ESE",
      "wind_speed_mph": 9.3,
      "main_swell_direction": "NNW",
      "main_swell_height_ft": 2.6,
      "main_swell_period_seconds": 12,
      "morning_surf_height_max_ft": 3,
      "morning_surf_height_min_ft": 2,
      "afternoon_surf_height_max_ft": 3,
      "afternoon_surf_height_min_ft": 2
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-09-30",
      "rating": "Fair",
      "wind_direction": "SSE",
      "wind_speed_mph": 17.9,
      "main_swell_direction": "WSW",
      "main_swell_height_ft": 3.5,
      "main_swell_period_seconds": 10,
      "morning_surf_height_max_ft": 4,
      "morning_surf_height_min_ft": 3,
      "afternoon_surf_height_max_ft": 3,
      "afternoon_surf_height_min_ft": 2
    }
  ],
  "surfline_link": "https://www.surfline.com/surf-report/pipeline/5842041f4e65fad6a7708890",
  "surfline_spot_id": "5842041f4e65fad6a7708890",
  "current_conditions": {
    "rating": "Fair",
    "tide_state": "Falling",
    "wind_direction": "E",
    "wind_speed_mph": 24.2,
    "surf_height_max_ft": 4,
    "surf_height_min_ft": 3,
    "water_temperature_f": 80
  }
}

For developers

Call it from your code with one request. Change the values in input to run it on new data. To get an API key, open Developers at the bottom of Studio, turn on Developer mode and go to API keys.

cURL

curl 'https://api.fous.com/v1/query' \
  --fail-with-body --silent --show-error --max-time 180 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data-raw '{
  "api": "@surfline",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "get_surf_forecast",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "spot_name": "Pipeline"
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}'

What you can do with it

Compare forecast surf heights across named spots
Track swell direction and period for surf planning
Review current wind, tide, and water temperature
Plan sessions around morning and afternoon conditions

Questions about Surfline

Can I run it with my own inputs?

Yes. Change the inputs in Studio and press Run, or send new inputs from your code, or ask a connected AI assistant.

Can I call this Surfline tool as an API?

Yes. Send a POST request to /v1/query with your Fous API key and the inputs, and get JSON back.

How much does it cost?

Each completed run costs 1 credit. Failed runs without a completed receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted. With pay as you go, a credit costs 1¢. Monthly plans cost less per credit.

Do I need a Surfline account?

No. You only need a Fous account.

How current is the data?

Fous gets the data from surfline.com when you run it. Some results are reused for up to 24 hours, and results that use your account or key are never reused. It was last verified on Sep 29, 2026.

What are the surf conditions at a spot?

Get surf forecast returns current conditions, including rating, tide state, wind, surf height, and water temperature.

What is the surf forecast for the next five days?

Get surf forecast returns five forecast days with ratings, wind, swell, and morning and afternoon surf heights.

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