Oceanic Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We've got a long stretch of tiny, weak surf ahead, so don't be expecting any heroics. The water here at Oceanic Pier is sitting at a warm 81°, which is pretty much bang on normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're waiting for a wave.

The whole run kicks off on Monday the 31st of August with a tiny 2ft swell from the ESE and a short period of 8 seconds – that's just wind chop. The energy is weak (37), and with a cross-onshore breeze, it's going to be a choppy mess. Tuesday the 1st of September starts with a glassy morning, but the swell is a pathetic 2ft (33 energy). It's clean, but there's just nothing to ride. The rest of the week is a total write-off. We get a slight bump on Wednesday morning the 2nd of September – a 3ft SE swell with a 10-second period and a light cross-offshore wind, giving us clean conditions. The energy finally hits a moderate 124, but it's only surfable, not good. The afternoon gets blown out by a 12 mph wind. After that, it's back to tiny, poor conditions for days on end – we're talking a full week of nothing.

The second week doesn't get any better. From the 8th of September right through to the 15th, we're stuck with weak, short-period swell from the east, mostly under 3ft and with onshore winds. The energy is consistently weak, never breaking into the triple digits. There's a small moment on the 13th of September with a glassy Sunday afternoon, but the swell is only 1ft. It's flat, plain and simple.

The only real standout – if you can even call it that – is Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September. The swell is a modest 3ft from the SE, with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is moderate (124), and the light cross-offshore wind from the SSW will keep things clean. The swell direction is from the SE, which isn't a perfect match for the optimum NE direction here, but it's the best we're going to get. It's a beginner-friendly break, but crowds are sometimes a factor here, so you might have some company. Honestly, for the next 16 days, that's your one and only window for a surf that's not a total waste of time.

If you're feeling adventurous, the rest of the time the setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the persistent onshore wind and weak, choppy conditions.

Rusty, signing off.

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