
Surf Forecasts:
Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 118 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 0.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
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 down the line for Oceanic Pier.
To be straight with you, the next 16 days are a tough watch. The swell is tiny and the energy is weak. For the first week and a half, we’re looking at a lot of days with nothing rideable, so don’t get your hopes up. The real standout window doesn’t really appear until the very end of the forecast, and even then it’s a long-range gamble.
Let’s start with the early part. From Wednesday the 12th of August right through to Sunday the 23rd of August, it’s a flat spell. The swell barely cracks 1 foot most days, with a period of 8 seconds or less, meaning it’s just windslop. The combined wave energy sits in the low teens to twenties (12 to 39), which is weak. The wind is all over the place – onshore, cross-onshore, and cross-shore – so the water is chopped up. There’s a couple of mornings with a clean look, like Friday the 14th with a light cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is just too small to push in. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.
Then we get into the week beginning Monday the 18th. The swell tries to bump up a little, but we’re still talking 1 feet to 2 feet from the SE. The period starts to lengthen, hitting 14 seconds on Tuesday the 18th morning, which is a long-period groundswell. That energy is still low (54 to 99), but it’s a step up. The problem is the wind is onshore from the E and ESE for most of that stretch, so it’s going to be bumpy and messy. The swell is small and the wind is bad, so it’s hard to get excited.
The best chance for a wave comes on the 25th of August (Tuesday) and 26th (Wednesday). The swell is still only 1 foot from the SE, but the period is 11 seconds, which is decent. The combined energy is still low (18 to 23), but the wind goes cross-offshore from the SW, which will clean the faces right up. The water will be smooth. That’s your only real window for a clean, small wave. It’s not going to be big, but for a beginner-friendly spot, it’ll be rideable and fun for a grovel session.
But honestly, for the whole 16 days, the consistent story is “poor surf conditions.” If you’re a kitesurfer, the moderate onshore winds and the small, choppy stuff might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, there’s only one brief window on the 25th and 26th that’s worth a look. Everything else is a flat lake.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 36°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:16AM1.23m | 8:41PM1.48m | 9:08AM1.28m | 9:29PM1.45m | 9:58AM1.31m | 10:14PM1.39m | 10:45AM1.31m | 10:57PM1.31m | 11:31AM1.29m | 11:39PM1.22m | 12:18PM1.26m | 00:22AM1.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:24AM-0.01m | 2:32PM-0.11m | 3:12AM-0.05m | 3:22PM-0.10m | 3:56AM-0.05m | 4:11PM-0.06m | 4:39AM-0.04m | 4:58PM0.01m | 5:21AM-0.00m | 5:45PM0.08m | 6:03AM0.05m | 6:33PM0.16m | |||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
8:02 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 51 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 36 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 30 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 36 | 36 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
19 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 30 | 32 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 23 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 21 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 12 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | E 5 | SSW 6 | E 5 | SE 15 |
11 | 10 | — | — | 10 | — | 9 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | SE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | — | E 4 | — | E 4 | E 5 | — |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 6 | — | — | E 3 | E 3 | — | SSW 3 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 |
— | — | 7 | 11 | — | 5 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 40 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 14 | 13 | 20 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 853 | 559 | 1563 | 848 | 2047 | 1613 | 1711 | 266 | 36 | 87 | 2559 | 159 | 594 | 594 | 508 | 36 | 473 | 3 |
Best forecast wave conditions in North Carolina | |||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | |||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Latest Updates
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.
Oceanic Pier is 13 km (8 miles) from the city of Wilmington. If you plan a vacation in North Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wilmington. Wilmington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











