Oceanic Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.19° N 77.81° W

Oceanic Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oceanic Pier sea temperature is
27.7°C
0.6° 

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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, E swell with 88 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with E 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oceanic Pier in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 16th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s

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’s coming up at Oceanic Pier. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a lean run ahead. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a grind, with nothing that’s really gonna get the heart pumping. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, wind-affected surf, and it takes a while before we see any real juice.

Right off the bat, Tuesday the 15th through to the 19th is a write-off. We’ve got tiny waves, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is all wrong – onshore or cross-onshore, making for poor conditions. You’re looking at weak, short-period windswell with combined energy barely cracking 100 (71). Water temp is 82°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit just to stare at flat water.

The first flicker of hope comes on Sunday the 20th morning. The swell is still pretty ordinary at 3ft from the east, period of 7 seconds, but the wind goes glassy. That’s a big positive – clean conditions can make even small surf feel fun. The combined energy is still weak at 83, so it’s a longboard or a foamie session for the beginners. After that, we drop back into tiny, messy stuff through Monday and Tuesday.

Now, there’s a bit more energy showing up around Thursday the 24th. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the southeast with a period of 8 seconds, and combined energy jumps to 169 (moderate). But the wind is onshore and there’s a risk of thunderstorms, so it’s gonna be a choppy, bumpy mess. Not a standout, just a tease.

The real standout – and I mean the *only* one worth planning for – is Saturday the 27th. We finally see some size: 4ft to 5ft out of the east, period of 9 seconds. The combined energy hits a solid 301 in the morning and pumps up to 560 in the afternoon (strong). Even better, the wind swings to a cross-offshore from the SSW. That’ll clean things right up and give us some proper, pushy walls. This is the pick of the whole forecast. It’s still not massive, but it’s the best combo of size and clean wind we get. For the experienced crew, it’ll be worth the wait. Beginners should note that the afternoon swell gets up to 5ft, which might be a bit much.

After that, the last few days of September and into the 30th fade back into small, cross-onshore slop with weak energy. Not much to write home about.

So, to wrap it up: patient surfers get one good window on Saturday the 26th. The rest of the 16 days is a slog of small, wind-affected waves. It’s a tough stretch, but it tends not to stay poor forever. Keep an eye on the forecasts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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47
39
88
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49
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21
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27
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24
Wind (km/h)
25
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ENE
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High Tide
11:41PM1.13m
12:22PM1.26m
00:23AM1.06m
1:09PM1.21m
1:10AM1.02m
2:02PM1.18m
2:04AM0.99m
2:59PM1.17m
3:04AM0.98m
3:57PM1.18m
4:05AM1.01m
4:51PM1.21m
Low Tide
5:59PM0.22m
6:03AM0.18m
6:45PM0.29m
6:47AM0.24m
7:36PM0.35m
7:36AM0.29m
8:32PM0.39m
8:33AM0.31m
9:31PM0.39m
9:34AM0.32m
10:30PM0.37m
10:34AM0.30m
11:24PM0.32m
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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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