
Surf Forecasts:
Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SE swell with 183 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, I’ve looked over the charts for the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. The overall pattern is pretty flat, with the odd little bump in energy but nothing that’s going to get the heart racing. The first surfable waves don’t show up until August 8th, so we’re looking at a gap of over a week from today, July 30th, with nothing worth paddling out for.
Now, the only break on offer here is Oceanic Pier. It’s a beach/pier setup, and it’s rated for beginners, which is good because the swell never gets big. It’s fairly exposed to the swell, and it loves the wind from the west for clean conditions.
The water temp is sitting at a warm 83°F (the anomaly is 0.4°F), which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
For the first week, from July 30th right through to August 7th, it’s honestly a write-off. We’ve got tiny swell – mostly 0.3ft to 2ft – with weak to very weak energy, never even hitting 100 in the combined swell energy reading. The wind is all over the place, mostly cross or cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. There’s a period of risk of thunderstorms from August 2nd to the 5th, with some strong cross-offshore winds that keep it clean, but there’s no swell to work with. It’s a tough run.
Finally, on Saturday morning, August 8th, we get a tiny glimmer. The swell picks up a bit to 2ft from the SE with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 79. But the key is the wind – it goes glassy with a light southerly breeze. That’ll make the surface smooth as a lake. The score is still only a 1 out of 10, so it’s ‘surfable but very ordinary.’ It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but it’s really small.
Then on Sunday morning, August 9th, we get the standout of the whole period. The swell is 3ft from the SE with an 8-second period, producing a combined energy of 75. It’s still small, but the wind is a light offshore from the west. That makes it look as good as it’s going to get at Oceanic Pier. The waves will be clean and peeling, even if they’re small. This is the one to aim for if you’re desperate for a paddle.
The rest of the outlook from August 10th onward drops right back off into tiny, weak dribble with a bit of onshore wind, finishing up with a stormy day on August 12th with rain and a strong breeze making a mess of things.
So, to sum it up: Sunday morning, August 9th, is your best bet. It’s not epic, but with glassy or offshore winds and a little bit of swell, it’s the most fun you’ll have in this flat spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 7 | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 25 | 39 | 0 | 183 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross |
High Tide | 9:00AM1.07m | 9:28PM1.29m | 9:37AM1.10m | 10:01PM1.26m | 10:14AM1.13m | 10:34PM1.23m | 10:55AM1.17m | 11:10PM1.19m | 11:39AM1.20m | 11:51PM1.15m | 12:30PM1.23m | 00:40AM1.09m | 1:28PM1.24m | 1:39AM1.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:21PM0.06m | 4:01AM0.07m | 4:00PM0.07m | 4:37AM0.06m | 4:41PM0.09m | 5:13AM0.05m | 5:23PM0.12m | 5:51AM0.05m | 6:10PM0.16m | 6:33AM0.05m | 7:04PM0.20m | 7:22AM0.06m | 8:06PM0.23m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | — | SSE 7 | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
32 | 30 | 20 | 12 | 38 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 25 | 39 | 98 | 183 | — | 135 | 81 | 28 | 23 | 59 | 24 | 24 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 6 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | SE 7 | S 5 | — | — |
1 | — | 4 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | 26 | 13 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SE 10 | — | SE 9 | — | — | ESE 9 | S 7 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — |
1 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | 8 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | SSE 6 | — | — | ESE 4 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | — | S 6 | — | — | S 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 14 | — | — | 3 | — | 150 | 200 | 176 | 173 | 71 | — | 23 | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 113 | 624 | 266 | 123 | 926 | 508 | 751 | 1555 | 745 | 550 | 559 | 508 | 345 | 334 | 470 | 594 | 19 | 550 | 1749 | 87 | 547 |
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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.
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