Surf Forecasts:
Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with 280 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oceanic Pier this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Oceanic Pier in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let me tell you what's happening at Oceanic Pier. Look, I've got to be straight with you: we are looking at a long, quiet stretch here. There's no real surf to get excited about for over a week. The first glimmer of something surfable doesn't show up until Tuesday the 15th of September, and even then it's barely worth a mention. For the first 11 days of the forecast, from now through Monday the 14th, the waves are tiny—mostly below 2ft—and the conditions are rated as poor across the board. You'll see periods of cross-offshore winds keeping the water clean, but with next to no swell, it's just a flat, pretty lake. A couple of days in early September (the 6th and 7th) see a jump to around 4ft of short-period, onshore junk, but that's messy and blown-out, not worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at a warm 82°F, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't freeze waiting for something to happen.
The only break on the books here is Oceanic Pier, and it's a beach-and-pier setup that's fairly exposed to the swell. It's consistent, but that doesn't help when the swell just isn't there. The one day that even gets a "surfable" nod is Tuesday the 15th of September, in the morning. The swell ticks up to 2ft from the ESE, with a period of 9 seconds. That's a little weak, with the combined energy at just 69, but the wind is a light cross-offshore from the SW, keeping the faces clean. It's a beginner-friendly spot anyway, and for a few hours, you might find a knee-high wave to yourself. It's not a standout in any real sense—just the least bad option in a very dry spell.
After that, it's back to tiny, weak conditions through the end of the forecast on the 18th. Honestly, for the next two weeks, this setup looks more interesting for a kite or a longboard cruise than any kind of proper surf session. It's a long gap with very little to offer, but in a spot like this, a flat run isn't unusual. Hang in there, check the charts in a few days—forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 65 | 62 | 34 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 81 | 75 | 101 | 119 | 212 | 84 | 45 | 32 | 18 | 15 | 20 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:13PM1.32m | 1:30AM1.06m | 2:21PM1.31m | 2:43AM1.04m | 3:32PM1.32m | 3:58AM1.06m | 4:41PM1.36m | 5:08AM1.12m | 5:44PM1.40m | 6:11AM1.19m | 6:41PM1.44m | 7:08AM1.28m | 7:32PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:54PM0.28m | 8:03AM0.12m | 9:04PM0.30m | 9:13AM0.13m | 10:16PM0.28m | 10:24AM0.12m | 11:23PM0.23m | 11:30AM0.07m | 00:22AM0.15m | 12:30PM0.02m | 1:14AM0.08m | 1:25PM-0.02m | 2:00AM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 65 | 62 | 34 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 11 | — | 84 | 45 | 32 | 18 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 6 | SSE 6 | E 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | S 5 | — | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 6 | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | N 3 | NE 3 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | 12 | 15 | 18 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 81 | 75 | 101 | 119 | 212 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 156 | 156 | 547 | 508 | 1137 | 320 | 1186 | 623 | 93 | 853 | 774 | 156 | 519 | 156 | 46 | 41 | 156 | 238 | 238 | 2559 | 604 |
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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).
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