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Oceanic Pier surfForecast / Carolina North / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 01 Jun 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Oceanic Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Oceanic Pier sea temperature is
22.9° C
(Which is 2.6°C colder than average for this time of year)Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with 328 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with E 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Oceanic Pier in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 11AM. 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 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 10 | SE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | |
19 | 56 | 49 | 108 | 168 | 328 | 201 | 160 | 232 | 96 | 74 | 31 | 26 | 16 | 47 | 58 | 53 | 62 | 28 | 43 | 89 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 9:40PM1.27m | 9:46AM0.97m | 10:16PM1.24m | 10:22AM0.96m | 10:51PM1.21m | 11:00AM0.96m | 11:27PM1.19m | 11:42AM0.97m | 00:07AM1.16m | 12:30PM0.99m | 00:51AM1.12m | 1:24PM1.03m | 1:41AM1.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:26PM0.07m | 4:14AM0.10m | 4:04PM0.09m | 4:54AM0.12m | 4:41PM0.12m | 5:33AM0.14m | 5:20PM0.14m | 6:13AM0.15m | 6:04PM0.17m | 6:55AM0.14m | 6:53PM0.19m | 7:41AM0.13m | 7:50PM0.21m | 8:31AM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 |
 | 8:16 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | 8:21 |
3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
24 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 6 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | ESE 9 |
 kJ | 53 | 56 | 26 | 11 | 44 | 186 | 142 | 160 | 127 | 6 | 74 | 31 | 26 | 14 | 47 | 58 | 53 | 62 | 28 | 43 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | 19 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 4 | — | 3 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 26 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 2 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 8 | — | ENE 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 49 | 108 | 168 | 328 | 201 | — | 232 | 96 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | 12 | — | 89 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 3 | 547 | 482 | 36 | 42 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 2049 | 156 | 3 | 156 | 529 | 277 | 156 | 689 | 238 | 993 | 156 | 57 |
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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.
Oceanic Pier is 13 km (8 miles) from the city of Wilmington. If you plan a vacation in North Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wilmington. Wilmington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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