Oceanic Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Gather round, crew. Rusty here, checkin’ in from the local stretch. We’ve got a 16-day run ahead and, well, it’s gonna be a lesson in patience. The short story? Surf’s been pretty gutless for most of the window, but there’s a couple of flickers of life if you’re willing to wait.

Right now, and for most of the next week and a half, we’re lookin’ at flat, weak energy. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until Sunday the 13th, so you’re lookin’ at a solid 10-day gap with absolutely nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for. It’s a proper drought.

On Sunday the 13th, things just start to breathe. Oceanic Pier (beach/pier) will have tiny 2ft swell pushin’ out of the SE, with a short 9-second period. The combined energy is still weak at 93, but look – there’s a moment. On the Sunday morning, you get glassy conditions, with the wind swingin’ light from the SSE at just 6 mph. That’s a rare clean window. It’s still small and weak, but you could get a fun little glide on a longboard. The water temp is about average for early September, so nothin’ wild.

Then, Monday the 14th morning is the real standout of the whole 16 days. The swell jumps to 3-4ft out of the ESE, period still short at 8 seconds, but the combined energy climbs to 258 – that’s moderate energy, with some push behind it. The wind is a clean cross-off from the WSW at 9 mph, so expect clean, lined-up waves. This is a beginner-friendly spot, so the size is perfect for learners and cruisers. For the more experienced, don’t expect barrels, but it’ll be the best wave of the fortnight. The wind is offshore, the zone will be uncrowded given the long flat spell, and the SE direction is close to the optimum NE, so it’s lookin’ reasonable.

After that, Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th drop back into the doldrums with poor surf and onshore or crummy wind. By Thursday the 17th morning, another pulse shows up: around 4ft from the ENE, period a short 7 seconds, with a combined energy of 305 (strong). But the wind is a light cross-on from the NE at 6 mph. It’ll be a bit bumpy and messy, so not the clean day you’d want for that size. It’s a step up in power, but the quality is questionable.

So, to wrap it up: if you’re itchin’ for a paddle, hold out for Monday morning the 14th at Oceanic Pier. That’s your best bet for clean, fun little waves. The rest is mostly a flat spell or choppy, and that’s just how the cookie crumbles sometimes. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait for a short ride.

Rusty.

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