Surf Forecasts:
Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, SE swell with 35 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 0.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Imperial Version
Alright folks, it's quiet. Real quiet. We're looking at a solid stretch of nothing special for the next week or so. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, and it's coming from the southeast with a period that's all over the shop. The water is a balmy 84° which is about average for this time of year, so that's one small win.
From Sunday the 23rd through to Monday the 31st of August, we are in a flat spell. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking 50 (22-94), and we're seeing a lot of "poor surf conditions" in the forecast. There's a few glassy mornings, like Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th, but with nothing to break, it's just a pretty lake. Honestly, for the first week of this forecast, you're better off finding a new hobby or just enjoying the beach.
Finally, on Monday the 31st of August, we get a flicker of life. The swell jumps to a 1.0ft with a very long period of 19 seconds from the southeast. The combined energy bumps up to 75, which is still weak but it's something. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it'll be clean. But it's barely surfable.
Then, things start to get a bit more interesting. On Tuesday the 1st of September, we start to see some proper energy. The swell height is still small, around 2ft to 2ft, but the period is long (14-15 seconds) and the combined energy is now moderate, hitting 163 (125-163) on Tuesday. The wind is offshore or cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The best bet in this window looks like Thursday morning, the 3rd of September. We've got a 3ft swell from the east-southeast with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 259. The wind is a light offshore from the west-southwest, making it gentle and clean. This is the standout for the whole period. It's still not pumping, but it'll be the best wave we've seen in two weeks.
The rest of the outlook into the second week fades again. The swell drops back to 1.0ft to 2ft, the energy plummets, and the wind gets messy. So, if you're a beginner, the 3ft waves on Thursday the 3rd will be perfect for you. For anyone else, it's a long wait for a small window.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | S 5 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 15 | 14 | 14 | 35 | 22 | 12 | 18 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 16 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:33PM1.21m | 5:37AM1.00m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:11AM0.22m | 00:03AM0.28m | 12:03PM0.18m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 15 | 1 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 20 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 26 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 16 | E 14 | SE 9 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | S 6 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 14 | 14 | 35 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | E 8 | E 7 | S 6 | E 8 | ESE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | E 16 | E 14 | E 8 | E 13 | — | SE 6 | — | — | E 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 13 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | 20 | 17 | — | 22 | 43 | — | — | — | 11 | 16 | 19 | 39 | 25 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 594 | 624 | 238 | 650 | 0 | 19 | 689 | 96 | 320 | 238 | 238 | 238 | 972 | 286 | 333 | 334 | 96 | 286 | 238 | 607 |
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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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