Oceanic Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.19° N 77.81° W

Oceanic Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oceanic Pier sea temperature is
28.1°C
0.2° 

Oceanic Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SE swell with 140 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be 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 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let's be honest, it's a tough stretch ahead for Oceanic Pier. We're looking at a solid 16-day window, but the first week and a half or so is proper quiet. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak, and honestly, it's a bit frustrating.

There's a big old gap with no real surfing to speak of from now right through until the morning of Wednesday, September 2nd. It's just wind swell junk and flat spells. The water temp is sitting at a balmy 83°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're waiting.

Now, Wednesday the 2nd finally shows a little pulse. A morning window pops up with ankle to knee high waves from the SE around 3ft. The period jumps to 11 seconds, so there's a touch more shape in the water and the combined energy hits 134 (moderate). The wind is light offshore from the WNW, so those tiny waves will be clean. It's a surfable wave but very ordinary conditions – a 1 out of 10 for a reason. Honestly, it's a beggars can't be choosers situation.

That tiny window closes again until we hit a more interesting blip. On Wednesday the 9th of September, the swell bumps up. The morning sees some waist-high plus energy, 4ft from the SE with a very long period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 363. This is groundswell, and it'll be walling up and a bit tricky at a beach setup like Oceanic Pier. It's also coming in with a light cross-onshore breeze, so there's going to be some bump on the face. Still, for around here in this quiet spell, it's the clear standout. The afternoon of the 9th will hold some chest-high leftovers from the same swell (3ft, 12 seconds period, 241 combined energy), but that onshore wind won't let it be perfect.

Outside of that one day, there are a few mornings with offshore breeze and small clean waves in the knee-high range, like the 10th, 12th, and the 7th of September. But they're all too small to get excited about, with combined energy readings in the teens or 70s (weak to low-moderate).

The final few days on the 11th and 12th show a few more chances at clean, small surf, but the punch just isn't there. The bets are all on that Wednesday the 9th. Keep your expectations low and your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
20
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E
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SE
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15
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High Tide
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
12:12PM1.33m
00:26AM1.10m
1:13PM1.32m
1:30AM1.06m
Low Tide
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
6:09AM0.07m
6:50PM0.23m
7:01AM0.10m
7:54PM0.28m
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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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