Surf Forecasts:
Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SE swell with 149 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's be real about what's on the table for the next couple of weeks. It's a tough stretch, no two ways about it.
Look, I'm looking at the whole 16-day window, and I gotta tell ya, it's a flat spell. There’s a big gap of nothing happening right from the start. The first chance to even think about paddling out is on Wednesday, September 2nd, but even then, it's a struggle. We’ve got a few small windows where you *might* get a wave, but you'll have to work for it.
The first real, albeit weak, moment is Wednesday morning, September 2nd, at Oceanic Pier. It’s a beginner-friendly beach and pier setup. The water temp is a pretty standard 81°, and the anomaly is -0.5°, so nothing unusual for this time of year. We're looking at a small 3ft swell from the SE, with a 10-second period. The combined energy is only at 124 (moderate), so it’s not packing any punch. The saving grace is the wind is glassy from the S at 3 mph, so the surface will be clean. It's surfable, but it's very ordinary. It’s the best on offer, and that’s saying something.
After that, it’s a long, slow descent into the abyss. From Thursday, September 3rd, all the way through to the end of the forecast period on Thursday, September 17th, the story is the same: tiny, weak, and messy. The swell drops to 2ft, then 2ft, and keeps falling. The wind is mostly cross or onshore, chopping everything up. It’s pretty much a write-off. There’s a moment on Monday morning, September 14th, where the wind goes glassy again, but it’s on a tiny 2ft SE swell with only 41 energy. You’d be chasing ankle-biters.
Look, if you’re a beginner, that Wednesday morning is your only shot. For anyone else, this is a period to fix your board, wash your wetsuit, and wait for the next system. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long, flat road ahead.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 124 | 117 | 83 | 65 | 62 | 34 | 33 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 28 | 36 | 34 | 82 | 110 | 80 | 109 | 149 | 96 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:12PM1.33m | 00:26AM1.10m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:50PM0.23m | 7:01AM0.10m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | SE 6 | E 10 |
| kJ | 124 | 117 | 83 | 65 | 62 | 34 | 33 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 101 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 5 | E 7 | ESE 8 | S 5 | SW 5 | — | S 5 | — | E 11 | S 6 | E 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 9 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 7 | — | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | — | S 2 | SSW 3 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | E 3 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 10 | 15 | 5 | 19 | 2 | 28 | 36 | 34 | 82 | 110 | 80 | 109 | 149 | 96 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 156 | 0 | 156 | 283 | 333 | 508 | 689 | 42 | 113 | 1926 | 594 | 587 | 853 | 542 | 518 | 1137 | 156 | 156 | 156 | 0 |
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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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