Surf Forecasts:
Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 22 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM.
| 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
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the table for Oceanic Pier over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty bleak run for the most part. The first week and a half is dominated by small, weak surf. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions where the wave height barely reaches 1 ft to 2 ft, and the combined swell energy is weak (values in the 20s and 30s). There is nothing rideable for most of this period. The wind does offer some clean windows, especially on the 23rd and 24th with light offshore and cross-off breezes, but without any swell to work with, it doesn’t matter. The water temperature sits at 83°, which is about normal for the time of year.
The one glimmer of hope arrives after a long, flat spell. On Tuesday, 1st September, things start to change. We get a long-period groundswell arriving from the SE with a period of 15 seconds, bumping the combined swell energy into the moderate range (118). By the afternoon, the energy climbs to 211, with the swell height at 2 ft from the SE. The wind is cross-off and clean. The 2nd of September keeps the energy in the moderate range (188 and 143) with swell heights reaching 3 ft. This is the best on offer across the entire outlook, but the swell direction is SE, and Oceanic Pier is a beach/pier setup. Long-period groundswell like this can be a bit tricky on a beach break – it can make the waves break too straight, so it’s not ideal, but it’s still the only real window with any energy.
The rest of the first week of September fades back into weak, poor surf. So, if you’re chasing something, your best bet is that small window around the 1st and 2nd of September. It’s not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the only time with any decent energy and clean conditions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 20 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 35 | 13 | 12 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:40PM1.18m | 4:43AM0.97m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:15AM0.24m | 11:10PM0.32m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — |
mm | 11 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 11 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 12 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 20 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 35 | 13 | 8 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 9 | E 16 | E 15 | E 7 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 12 | E 8 | E 7 | — | E 8 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 4 | S 5 | — | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 17 | — | 25 | 18 | 40 | 39 | 50 | 22 | 49 | 26 | 32 | 33 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 75 | 75 | 77 | 72 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 261 | 334 | 36 | 3 | 529 | 82 | 96 | 36 | 0 | 82 | 228 | 96 | 82 | 1080 | 334 | 261 | 1224 | 0 | 286 | 333 | 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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