Surf Forecasts:
Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SE swell with 136 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.1m 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what Oceanic Pier has cookin'.
The next week to ten days is dead. From July 29th right through August 7th, it's all tiny, weak slop with combined energy readings that wouldn't push a kayak. Wind is messy, and there's just nothing to get excited about. It's a proper drought.
But hang in there, because things finally turn around on Saturday, August 8th. That morning we get a 5ft swell out of the SE, with an 11-second period. That's groundswell energy, and the combined energy hits 510 – a solid, moderate punch. The wind goes offshore from the W at 9 mph, cleaning it right up. Crowds are a thing here sometimes, so be ready for that. Water temp is a balmy 81°, dead on average for the time of year.
The real crown jewel, though, is the Sunday morning of August 9th. That morning sees a 4ft ESE swell, still with the 11-second period, and a combined energy of 412. But the kicker? The wind is nearly glassy – a light offshore from the WSW at just 3 mph. For a beach-pier break, that’s about as perfect as you can ask for. The surf will be clean, the sets will have push, and it’s the one day you absolutely don't want to miss. It’s a little big for total beginners, but for anyone else, it's the standout.
After that, the swell fades back down through the second week, dropping under 3ft by the 13th. So, circle the 8th and 9th of August on the calendar. It’s a long dry spell, but that quality window makes it all worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 36 | 66 | 49 | 69 | 136 | 0 | 33 | 30 | 41 | 33 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:21AM1.04m | 8:53PM1.30m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:42PM0.06m | 3:24AM0.09m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:09 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 34 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | SE 7 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 19 | 23 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 63 | 41 | 48 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 | — | — | 136 | — | 33 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | SW 6 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | E 4 | SE 9 | — | SE 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 13 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 33 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 9 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 35 | 35 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 51 | 33 | 36 | 66 | 49 | 69 | 225 | 205 | 173 | 51 | 18 | 16 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 36 | 0 | 36 | 36 | 508 | 123 | 853 | 537 | 926 | 1688 | 159 | 236 | 344 | 303 | 134 | 303 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 113 |
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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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