Surf Forecasts:
Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with 48 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. 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 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Oceanic Pier has in store for the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, the outlook is a bit of a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak swell and tricky winds. There's a real gap in decent surf here, with most days offering nothing worth paddling for. The first real hint of anything rideable doesn't show up until Tuesday, the 1st of September, and even then it's pretty ordinary.
Right now, from Monday the 24th through to the end of August, the story is all about tiny, low-energy waves. You're looking at swell heights barely ticking over 1ft to 2ft, with combined energy readings stuck below 100 (like 35 or 47). The wind is all over the place, mostly cross or cross-off, and it's making a mess of what little ripple there is. The water temp is sitting at a warm 84°, which is about average for this time of year.
Now, into the first week of September, things start to look a little more promising, but don't get your hopes up too high. On Tuesday morning, the 1st, we get a pulse of long-period groundswell from the SE at 15 seconds. The swell height is still only 2ft, but the combined energy jumps to 137 (moderate). The winds are light offshore from the WSW, so conditions will be clean. It's surfable, but it's very ordinary. The same goes for the Wednesday and Thursday mornings, with a bit more size (2ft to 2ft) and moderate energy, but the wind is mostly cross-off, keeping it clean but still lacking punch.
For the one standout here, I'd have to point to Thursday morning, the 3rd of September. The swell is 2ft from the SE with a period of 12 seconds, giving a combined energy of 157 (moderate). The wind is a gentle cross-off from the SW, so the waves will be clean. It's the best of a pretty average bunch, but it's still small. The crowd factor at Oceanic Pier can be a factor sometimes, so keep that in mind.
After that, we drop back into tiny surf and messy wind for the second week. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th see a bit of a bump in swell from the ENE, but the period is short (7 seconds) and the wind goes onshore, which will ruin any chance of a decent wave. That's a write-off.
The bottom line: if you're desperate, the mornings from the 1st to the 4th of September offer the best chance for a grovel. The wind is clean, but the waves are small. For the rest of the 16 days, it's flat or messy. Looks more like a kite session than a surf session for most of it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
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15 | 12 | 18 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 44 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:21PM1.25m | 6:27AM1.05m | 7:05PM1.29m | 7:12AM1.10m | 7:45PM1.32m | 7:53AM1.15m | 8:22PM1.33m | 8:33AM1.21m | 8:58PM1.32m | 9:11AM1.26m | 9:33PM1.30m | 9:51AM1.30m | 10:09PM1.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:51AM0.23m | 12:51PM0.14m | 1:34AM0.17m | 1:36PM0.11m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1 | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
8 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 4 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 17 | 7 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 5 | — | E 8 | E 7 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — |
13 | 8 | 18 | 27 | 22 | 4 | — | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 11 | E 7 | SW 5 | — | — | E 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 8 | — | — | — | E 5 | E 10 | SSE 6 | — | E 9 | — | — |
1 | 12 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
15 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 20 | 22 | 33 | 42 | 27 | 34 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 238 | 508 | 594 | 42 | 1137 | 159 | 874 | 926 | 473 | 279 | 333 | 533 | 36 | 334 | 36 | 228 | 1555 | 711 | 266 | 918 |
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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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