Surf Forecasts:
Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SE swell with 95 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SSE 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 (Aug 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Oceanic Pier in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you—it's a grim stretch of days ahead at Oceanic Pier. The forecast is a long run of "poor surf conditions" right through the entire 16-day window. The combined swell energy barely gets a pulse, with values like 0 and 39 (weak) for the first few days, and nothing ever climbs into even the moderate range. There's no real swell to speak of for paddle surfing.
The water temp is sitting at 82°, which is dead average for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're sitting there twiddling your thumbs.
The first record in the data kicks off from Monday, August 3rd, but it's a total dud. We're looking at cross-off winds from the SSW at 16 mph and a non-existent swell. There's a stretch from August 3rd all the way through to August 18th where every single entry is marked "poor surf conditions." That's a solid 16-day gap with no real recommendations.
There is a slight glimmer on the very last day, Tuesday afternoon, August 18th, with a combined energy of 53 (still weak) and a clean wind state, but the swell is barely 2 ft from the SE with a short period of 8 seconds. It's not enough to get excited about.
Given the persistent cross-off and cross-shore winds, and the tiny, weak swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The surf quality is just not there for a traditional paddle session.
Hang in there, but don't hold your breath for this one. The forecasts can change, but right now, it's a quiet period.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | E 12 | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 10 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
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 kJ | 0 | 39 | 10 | 45 | 37 | 0 | 3 | 53 | 31 | 26 | 18 | 2 | 32 | 62 | 93 | 90 | 60 | 44 | 26 | 24 | 22 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:39AM1.20m | 11:51PM1.15m | 12:30PM1.23m | 00:40AM1.09m | 1:28PM1.24m | 1:39AM1.04m | 2:33PM1.26m | 2:47AM1.01m | 3:42PM1.29m | 4:01AM1.01m | 4:51PM1.34m | 5:13AM1.04m | 5:56PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:10PM0.16m | 6:33AM0.05m | 7:04PM0.20m | 7:22AM0.06m | 8:06PM0.23m | 8:20AM0.06m | 9:16PM0.25m | 9:26AM0.06m | 10:28PM0.24m | 10:34AM0.04m | 11:37PM0.19m | 11:40AM-0.00m | 00:38AM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — |
mm | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SSE 6 | — | ESE 7 | S 5 | ESE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | 39 | 10 | 45 | 37 | — | 64 | — | 31 | 25 | 18 | 41 | 32 | 62 | 93 | 90 | 60 | 44 | 26 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | S 4 | — | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | 261 | 187 | 306 | 127 | 47 | 127 | 47 | 53 | 29 | 14 | 13 | 15 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 542 | 542 | 279 | 156 | 334 | 333 | 537 | 344 | 622 | 19 | 2169 | 774 | 599 | 751 | 0 | 35 | 156 | 537 | 320 | 559 | 547 |
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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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