Oceanic Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Well, I’ll be honest with you, it’s a grim stretch ahead. For the next 16 days there’s nothing that’s going to get the heart rate up. The forecast is a long, flat run of poor surf conditions. From September 7th right through to September 22nd, we’re looking at a gap of over two weeks with no real recommendations. The swell is tiny and weak, and the wind is almost always wrong. It’s one of those blanks that just feels like the ocean has hit the snooze button.

The only spot on the radar is Oceanic Pier, a beach/pier setup that’s fairly exposed but mostly a beginner-friendly wave. The water temp is sitting at 83° with a positive anomaly of 0.8°, so it’s pretty much bang on average for this time of year. Nothing unusual there.

The best you’re going to see is on Monday, September 22nd. It’s a long way off, so treat this as a promising but uncertain hope. The swell picks up to 4 ft from the ENE, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate at 171. It’s not big, but it’s the most energy we see all period. The wind will be a gentle cross-onshore from the ENE, which will keep it bumpy, but for a spot that’s seen nothing, it’s the least ugly option. The morning of the 22nd is the better call, with the same 4 ft swell and 171 energy, just a bit cleaner before the afternoon onshores mess it up.

Before that, the afternoon of Sunday, September 20th shows a 3 ft ENE swell with period of 5 seconds and a moderate 111 energy reading, but it’s onshore and choppy. Not worth paddling out for.

There’s a flash of glassy conditions on the morning of Friday, September 11th, with a 2 ft swell from the SE, but the energy is a pathetic 35. It’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride. The morning of Sunday, September 14th is also glassy with a 2 ft SE swell, but again, barely a ripple.

Because the swell is so small and weak, and the wind is messy, this beach setup looks more like a kite-surfing kind of day than a paddle-surfing one. If you’re desperate, the 22nd is your only real shot, and even then, keep your expectations on the floor. For now, hang the board up and wait for the next change. Forecasts can always shift, but this one’s a tough read.

Rusty.

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