Surf Forecasts:
Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 114 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s 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 0.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Oceanic Pier. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a grim stretch ahead. The forecast is showing a real flat spell, with barely a ripple worth paddling for. We’re looking at a solid 7-day gap from now until the 2nd of September with nothing to offer. After that, it’s still pretty ordinary, but there’s a tiny glimmer towards the end of the first week of September.
The water temp is sitting right around 83°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so at least the wait won’t be cold.
For the first week, from Wednesday the 26th of August right through to Tuesday the 1st of September, it’s all poor surf conditions. Swell heights are stuck at 1ft to 2ft, mostly from the SE with a short period around 7-9 seconds. The combined energy is weak, hitting values between 24 and 58 – that’s barely enough to get excited about. Wind is a mixed bag, with some glassy mornings on the 29th and 31st, but the swell just isn’t there to back it up. It’s a total write-off for paddling.
Then we get a slight shift. On Wednesday the 2nd of September, the morning finally shows something surfable but very ordinary. We get a 2ft SE swell with a period jumping to 11 seconds, which is a bit more of a groundswell push. The combined energy hits 97 (moderate energy). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SW at 9 mph. It’s not big, but for a break that’s been dead, this is your best shot. The afternoon gets messy with stronger wind though.
Thursday the 3rd of September morning is similar – 2ft, SE, 9-second period, clean cross-off wind. The energy is 70, still weak. It’s the same story: tiny, clean, but not cracking. The afternoons blow out.
The real standout? There’s no true standout here. The best on offer is that Wednesday morning (2nd Sep) and Thursday morning (3rd Sep) at Oceanic Pier. The swell is tiny at 2ft to 2ft from the SE, but the period hits 11 seconds on the 2nd, giving it a little push. The wind is offshore and clean, so the surface will be glassy. It’s a beginner-friendly break, and the offshore wind will make it look clean. But don’t expect any power. This is a spot for a longboard or a foiler to get a few soft ones.
After that, from the 4th of September onwards, it’s back to poor surf, with cross-onshore winds picking up and the swell dropping again. The 7th of September Monday afternoon shows a 3ft ESE swell with a period of just 6 seconds – that’s short period, windswell, and it’s glassy, but it’s messy and weak. The combined energy is 72. It’s a last-ditch option.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a total flat spell. The second week has a tiny window on the 2nd and 3rd of September mornings for clean, small waves. Don’t get your hopes up, but if you’re desperate, that’s your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 |
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22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 30 | 41 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 38 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:45PM1.32m | 7:53AM1.15m | 8:22PM1.33m | 8:33AM1.21m | 8:58PM1.32m | 9:11AM1.26m | 9:33PM1.30m | 9:51AM1.30m | 10:09PM1.26m | 10:33AM1.33m | 10:48PM1.21m | 11:19AM1.34m | 11:33PM1.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:36PM0.11m | 2:14AM0.12m | 2:18PM0.08m | 2:52AM0.09m | 2:59PM0.07m | 3:29AM0.06m | 3:41PM0.07m | 4:05AM0.05m | 4:23PM0.09m | 4:43AM0.04m | 5:07PM0.13m | 5:23AM0.05m | 5:56PM0.17m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | 9 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
22 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 11 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | E 16 | ESE 4 | SE 9 | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 8 | E 11 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 4 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SE 14 | SE 12 |
2 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 2 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 38 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | — | E 12 | — | E 11 | E 10 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
— | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SE 4 | S 4 | — | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 5 | S 4 | — | S 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 |
2 | 7 | 3 | — | 24 | 41 | 49 | 25 | 16 | — | 7 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 874 | 2014 | 581 | 21 | 1224 | 96 | 0 | 19 | 36 | 113 | 238 | 113 | 113 | 1198 | 1186 | 814 | 1225 | 1225 | 1688 | 1225 | 2 |
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Information about the Oceanic Pier Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Oceanic Pier may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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