Surf Forecasts:
Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, ENE swell with 145 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles. Same story – the next 16 days are flat and quiet. A long stretch of nothing good.
Starting Monday 31 August, it’s all tiny. Water temp is about 81°F, normal for the season. The first few days have swell under 2 feet, with short periods. The combined energy is weak, under 100. Winds are light but mostly cross or cross-on. Not worth paddling out.
Wednesday 2 September morning shows a little bump – 3 feet from the SE, period 10 seconds, and energy at 124 (moderate). Light cross-off wind keeps it clean. Surfable, but very ordinary. The rest of that week stays small, with energy dropping into the teens.
The second week looks a bit more promising. Wednesday 9 September morning has a 2-foot swell from the SE, period 11 seconds, and energy at 104 (moderate). Offshore wind from the W means clean conditions. Still small, but the offshore wind helps. Thursday 10 September morning is similar, with 2 feet from the SE, period 9 seconds, and energy at 84 (weak to moderate). Cross-off wind keeps it tidy.
The standout is Wednesday 9 September. The offshore wind and a bit of period make it the best option. Oceanic Pier is a beginner-friendly beach/pier spot, fairly exposed to the swell. The swell direction is SE, close to the optimum NE. Crowds are sometimes an issue, but on a small day like this, it’ll be quiet. If you’re itching for a paddle, that’s your best bet. Otherwise, wait for a better forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 40 | 37 | 36 | 25 | 27 | 99 | 124 | 117 | 68 | 65 | 52 | 34 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 41 | 91 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:33AM1.33m | 10:48PM1.21m | 11:19AM1.34m | 11:33PM1.16m | 12:12PM1.33m | 00:26AM1.10m | 1:13PM1.32m | 1:30AM1.06m | 2:21PM1.31m | 2:43AM1.04m | 3:32PM1.32m | 3:58AM1.06m | 4:41PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:07PM0.13m | 5:23AM0.05m | 5:56PM0.17m | 6:09AM0.07m | 6:50PM0.23m | 7:01AM0.10m | 7:54PM0.28m | 8:03AM0.12m | 9:04PM0.30m | 9:13AM0.13m | 10:16PM0.28m | 10:24AM0.12m | 11:23PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | 40 | 37 | 36 | 25 | 25 | 99 | 124 | 117 | 68 | 65 | 52 | 34 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | — | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 8 | 27 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | SE 5 | SW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 28 | 29 | — | 4 | 18 | 18 | 41 | 91 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 703 | 1225 | 266 | 113 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 586 | 0 | 280 | 286 | 36 | 470 | 508 | 3 | 113 | 1077 | 717 | 586 | 853 | 156 |
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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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