Surf Forecasts:
Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SE swell with 142 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 0.7m and 11s period. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Oceanic Pier. The next couple of weeks are quiet—real quiet. There’s a big stretch of nothing happening for the first several days, so don’t bother paddling out until we get into the first week of September. Consistent? Not really. Worth waiting for? Let’s see.
Saturday 29th, no go. Tiny 0.4m swell from the ESE, period a short 8 seconds, and the energy reading is a weak 28. That’s barely a ripple. Wind’s glassy in the morning but there’s thunderstorms around, and the wave quality is just poor. Sunday 30th, same story—0.4m, short period, onshore winds, no energy to speak of. Monday 31st morning, glassy again but the swell is still pathetic at 0.6m with a 37 energy reading. It’s all very poor. Tuesday 1st September? Clean cross-offshore wind in the morning, but the swell is 0.5m and the period has dropped to 7 seconds—just weak. The water temperature is sitting at 28°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing strange there.
The first hint of something surfable shows up on Wednesday 2nd September morning. Swell height bumps to 0.8m from the SE, period 10 seconds, and the combined energy hits 127—moderate. The wind is light cross-offshore, so conditions are clean, but the surf is still described as “very ordinary.” It’s the best we’ve seen, but honestly, it’s not a standout. The afternoon has stronger wind, making it even less appealing. Thursday 3rd, the swell drops back to 0.6m, energy 53, and by Friday 4th, it’s 0.4m again. There’s a real gap of poor-to-mediocre conditions stretching from the 29th of August right through to the 7th of September.
Now, Monday 7th September morning is clean with offshore wind from the W at 20 km/h, and the swell is 0.3m from the SE, period 9 seconds—still tiny, energy 14. Not enough to ride. Tuesday 8th September afternoon sees a jump: swell 0.8m, period 12 seconds from the SE, and the energy reading is 241—moderate. That’s the kind of energy that could produce a few corners, but it’s still small. Wednesday 9th September morning offers offshore wind from the W at 20 km/h, a 0.7m swell from the SE, period 10 seconds, energy 97, and it’s described as “surfable but very ordinary.” There’s a real chance of a clean wave, but it’s not going to get the heart racing.
The real standout—if you’re patient—is the morning of Thursday 11th September. The swell direction swings to the NE, which is the optimum direction for this spot, and height hits 0.9m. The period is only 6 seconds, so it’s short-period windswell, but the energy reading is 102—moderate. The wind is cross-onshore, which is a bit of a bummer, but it’s the best looking window in the whole 16 days. Swell direction is right, and the size is at least useable. It’s the most promising option, but it’s a long way off and we’re talking about a short-period swell, so don’t expect groundswell perfection. The energy is moderate, but the period is short, so it’ll be a bit lumpy under the wind.
For the rest of the second week, it’s small and uninspiring. Saturday 13th September sees a 1.0m to 1.3m swell from the E, but period is 5-6 seconds, onshore winds, and the energy is 149—so it’s got some push but the wind and period are a mess. Poor surf conditions all the way through.
Overall, if you’re desperate for a paddle, Wednesday 2nd September morning is the first real chance, but it’s very ordinary. The best bet is Thursday 11th September morning, when the swell direction lines up with the optimum NE. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only window that feels like it could offer a few fun ones. The rest of the 16 days is mostly flat or poor. Longer gaps of nothing between the 29th of August and the 7th of September. Keep an eye on the forecast, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | 26 | 26 | 17 | 18 | 26 | 37 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 133 | 127 | 117 | 67 | 53 | 38 | 34 | 24 | 17 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:11AM1.26m | 9:33PM1.30m | 9:51AM1.30m | 10:09PM1.26m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:41PM0.07m | 4:05AM0.05m | 4:23PM0.09m | 4:43AM0.04m | 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 | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
26 | 26 | 26 | 17 | 18 | 26 | 37 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 133 | 127 | 117 | 67 | 53 | 38 | 34 | 24 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | SE 14 | ESE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 |
7 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | 8 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 4 | — | E 5 | — | — | — | SE 14 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 6 | — |
2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SSW 3 | SW 3 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | 10 | 4 | 21 | 17 | 8 | 33 | 28 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 113 | 261 | 266 | 266 | 993 | 261 | 261 | 1225 | 565 | 1231 | 1231 | 0 | 0 | 2169 | 0 | 3 | 470 | 286 | 277 | 1126 | 3 |
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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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