Surf Forecasts:
Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, ESE swell with 73 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 2.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, looking at your local stretch.
Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you: this 16-day window is a real struggle for Oceanic Pier. The surf is tiny, the energy is flat, and there’s just nothing to get excited about. We’re looking at a long, quiet run with no real swell to speak of.
The first few days are a total write-off. Through Sunday the 19th and into Monday the 20th, we’re seeing waves barely a sliver – around 0.3 ft to 0.7 ft. The wind is cross-off but that doesn’t matter when there’s nothing to ride. The combined energy is in the single digits or low double digits (6, 2, 2), which is basically a flat calm. Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd aren’t any better, with swell heights stuck at 1.0 ft to 1 ft and energy still poor (9 to 18). It’s just clean, tiny slop.
We get a slight bump around Thursday the 24th, with the swell height hitting 3 ft and energy climbing to 72, but it’s a short-period windswell from the ENE with the wind pushing cross-onshore, making it messy and choppy. Not worth paddling out for. Friday the 25th through the weekend sees things drop back to that 2 ft range, with glassy conditions on Sunday the 26th morning and Monday the 27th morning – that’s almost cruel, because the waves are still too small. The energy is moderate at best (49 to 58), but the punch isn’t there.
The rest of the forecast into early August is more of the same: tiny 1.0 ft to 2 ft waves, with the occasional offshore breeze but no real swell to push it. The combined energy stays in the teens and twenties. There’s a brief moment on Wednesday the 29th afternoon where we get a moderate offshore wind from the W, and the water is clean, but the swell is just 1 ft. A beginner might find a knee-high roller, but that’s about it.
Overall, there’s no standout session here. The surf is too small and the energy is too weak for any real surfing. It’s a classic flat spell for this beach/pier setup. Possibly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing if the wind is up, but for a surfer, you’re better off checking back in a few days. Forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
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 kJ | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 28 | 39 | 50 | 49 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 00:15AM1.25m | 12:56PM1.20m | 1:02AM1.16m | 1:47PM1.18m | 1:50AM1.07m | 2:39PM1.17m | 2:40AM1.01m | 3:32PM1.16m | 3:32AM0.96m | 4:25PM1.17m | 4:26AM0.94m | 5:17PM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:43AM-0.00m | 7:07PM0.11m | 7:29AM0.04m | 8:01PM0.18m | 8:17AM0.09m | 8:57PM0.23m | 9:07AM0.12m | 9:55PM0.26m | 9:59AM0.14m | 10:52PM0.26m | 10:52AM0.14m | 11:46PM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | 8:22 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 17 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 20 | 4 | 15 | 10 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 23 | 20 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 78 | 2 | — | 9 | 16 | — | 16 | 18 | 17 | 152 | 88 | 39 | 33 | 50 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 16 | 21 | 12 | 18 | 40 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 13 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 126 | 131 | 188 | 167 | 160 | 104 | 126 | 106 | 145 | 262 | 197 | 247 | 176 | 265 | 210 | 28 | 39 | 47 | 49 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 333 | 344 | 624 | 228 | 3 | 247 | 471 | 102 | 1224 | 334 | 334 | 334 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 477 | 482 | 36 | 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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