Surf Forecasts:
Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SE swell with 112 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Oceanic Pier.
To be honest, the next couple weeks are looking pretty flat and disappointing. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead. The first real chance of anything rideable doesn’t show up until Saturday, August 8th, and even then it’s just barely hanging on.
Water temp is 28°, which is normal for this time of year.
Saturday, August 8th is the first time we get a little pulse. The morning shows a small 3ft swell from the SE with a short 8-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 109. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SSW, keeping things clean. It’s surfable, but just barely. The break is a beach/pier setup, consistent, and beginner-friendly, but the swell is small and weak. Expect crowds at Oceanic Pier, as it’s a popular spot and it’s the only decent option.
Sunday, August 9th is a step down. Swell drops to 2ft from the ESE, and the energy is weak at 48. The wind stays clean, but the waves are just too small to get excited about.
From Monday, August 10th through to Tuesday, August 18th, it’s a real desert. We’re looking at tiny waves, mostly 0.7ft to 1ft, with weak energy. The wind is clean and often cross-offshore or even offshore, but with no swell to work with, it’s a complete write-off for paddle surfing. Honestly, you’d be better off with a kite if you’re desperate.
Wednesday, August 19th shows a little flicker of hope. The morning has a 2ft SE swell, 8-second period, and energy of 83. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’s clean. The forecast says it’s “surfable but very ordinary.” That’s the best we’ve seen in a while. The afternoon sees a jump in swell to 4ft from the E, but with a short 6-second period, it’s just a messy, weak chop. The energy is moderate at 155, but it’s not quality.
Thursday, August 20th is similar. Morning has 3ft from the ENE, and afternoon bumps to 3ft from the ENE. Both with short periods and moderate energy, but the wind is strong and cross-offshore, making it messy.
If you’re desperate for a surf, Saturday morning the 8th is your best bet. It’s clean, small, and rideable. The standout moment is Wednesday morning the 19th – it’s the only time we get a pulse of decent energy with clean conditions. It’s nothing special, but it’s the best on offer.
Overall, this is a long, flat spell. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | E 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 56 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 42 | 47 | 86 | 98 | 109 | 91 | 45 | 36 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:28PM1.24m | 1:39AM1.04m | 2:33PM1.26m | 2:47AM1.01m | 3:42PM1.29m | 4:01AM1.01m | 4:51PM1.34m | 5:13AM1.04m | 5:56PM1.39m | 6:20AM1.10m | 6:56PM1.44m | 7:20AM1.17m | 7:51PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:06PM0.23m | 8:20AM0.06m | 9:16PM0.25m | 9:26AM0.06m | 10:28PM0.24m | 10:34AM0.04m | 11:37PM0.19m | 11:40AM-0.00m | 00:38AM0.12m | 12:42PM-0.05m | 1:34AM0.05m | 1:38PM-0.09m | 2:24AM-0.01m | ||||||||
 |  |  | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | |  | | | |
 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | — | — | 19 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 6 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | S 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 56 | 47 | 47 | 40 | 2 | 2 | 47 | 2 | 98 | 109 | 91 | 45 | 36 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 5 | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 8 | — | — | SW 3 | SSE 8 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | — | 10 | — | — | 43 | 42 | — | 86 | — | — | 2 | 72 | 12 | 13 | 19 | — | 16 | 20 | 12 | 42 | 48 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 87 | 1224 | 547 | 279 | 1225 | 746 | 19 | 738 | 0 | 0 | 549 | 333 | 320 | 565 | 542 | 470 | 508 | 508 | 508 | 549 | 159 |
Best forecast wave conditions in North Carolina | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
Latest Updates
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Oceanic Pier surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Nearest