Oceanic Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.19° N 77.81° W

Oceanic Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oceanic Pier sea temperature is
28.1°C
0.2° 

Oceanic Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, SE swell with 123 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oceanic Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oceanic Pier in the next 16 days are 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've got to be straight with you – this 16-day outlook for Oceanic Pier is a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of tiny, uninspiring surf with very little to get excited about. The first week or so is mostly flat, with a small window of marginal improvement a little further out.

Right now, from Thursday morning the 27th of August right through to the end of the month, we're seeing consistent swell heights around 1ft to 2ft, with periods of 7 to 9 seconds and combined wave energy barely cracking 30 or 40 (a weak 24-55). The wind is a mixed bag of cross and cross-off directions, but the wave quality is just "poor surf conditions" across the board. There's a brief moment of glassy conditions on the morning of Saturday the 29th of August, but with only 1ft of 8-second ESE swell, it's not going to be worth paddling out for.

We then roll into a long gap from the 31st of August through to the morning of the 2nd of September, with nothing but tiny, low-energy windswell (1ft to 2ft, 7-second period) and moderate onshore winds. The combined energy sits in the low 20s to 40s – seriously weak.

The first real glimmer comes on the morning of Wednesday the 2nd of September. The swell picks up to 2ft from the SE with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 123 – that's the most energy we've seen all period. The wind is cross-off and light, keeping things clean. The guidance says the optimum swell direction is from the NE, so this SE swell is a bit off that, and the wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It's not a standout, but if you're desperate, that morning at Oceanic Pier is your best bet in a flat spell.

After that, from the 3rd of September onward, it's back to small, poor-quality surf. The swell drops right back to 1ft to 2ft, with periods of 5 to 10 seconds, and the combined energy is weak (29-73). The winds turn onshore and cross-onshore, especially from the 4th of September, with gusts up to 19 mph. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Honestly, for the whole 16 days, the only semi-rideable moment is that Wednesday morning, and even then, it's ordinary. If you're a grommet or a beginner, the tiny 1.0ft to 2ft days with glassy or light wind might be okay for a practice session, but there's no real power or shape. The setup looks more fun for a longboard on a flat day than a proper surf. Keep your eye on the forecasts – things can change, but right now, it's a quiet one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:53AM1.15m
8:22PM1.33m
8:33AM1.21m
8:58PM1.32m
9:11AM1.26m
9:33PM1.30m
9:51AM1.30m
10:09PM1.26m
10:33AM1.33m
10:48PM1.21m
11:19AM1.34m
11:33PM1.16m
Low Tide
2:14AM0.12m
2:18PM0.08m
2:52AM0.09m
2:59PM0.07m
3:29AM0.06m
3:41PM0.07m
4:05AM0.05m
4:23PM0.09m
4:43AM0.04m
5:07PM0.13m
5:23AM0.05m
5:56PM0.17m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Oceanic Pier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Oceanic Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Oceanic Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Oceanic Pier surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Oceanic Pier) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Oceanic Pier may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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