
Surf Forecasts:
Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, S swell with 44 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oceanic Pier this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Oceanic Pier in the next 16 days are 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a long look at what the ocean’s got in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – it’s gonna be a lean, quiet stretch. We’ve got a run of days where the swell just isn’t showing up with any kind of real push. The whole period starts off pretty flat, with nothing worth paddling out for until we get into the second week.
Looking at the charts, the first real glimmer of anything comes on Monday, July 13th. That morning we’ve got a little 2 ft swell rolling in from the southeast, with a period around 9 seconds. The combined swell energy is still pretty weak, sitting at 71. But the wind is offshore from the west at 12 mph, and that’ll keep the surface clean. It’s small, it’s weak, but it’s surfable. That is the one and only standout in this whole outlook – just that Monday morning window at Oceanic Pier.
Oceanic Pier is a beach/pier setup, fairly exposed to the swell, and it’s consistent. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, so that tiny 2 ft stuff will be just fine for learning or getting a few soft ones. The water temp is sitting around 82°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
After that Monday morning, it’s back to pretty ordinary conditions. The swell stays tiny, mostly 1 ft and under, and the winds start to get a bit messy again. By the time we get to the weekend of July 18-19, we’re looking at swell down to 0.7 ft with energy readings in the single digits. That’s barely a ripple. A risk of thunderstorms and moderate rain doesn’t help the vibe either.
The run from July 13th afternoon all the way through to July 20th is just a long stretch of tiny, weak surf. Nothing else steps up to be a real recommendation. So if you’re keen, make that Monday morning session on the 13th your target. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the best we’ve got.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the forecasts, and as always, I’ll keep you posted.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
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17 | 17 | 18 | 34 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 29 | 30 | 20 | 28 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 00:18AM1.13m | 12:55PM1.12m | 1:06AM1.09m | 1:52PM1.16m | 2:02AM1.05m | 2:54PM1.21m | 3:05AM1.02m | 3:58PM1.26m | 4:14AM1.01m | 5:04PM1.33m | 5:22AM1.02m | 6:07PM1.39m | 6:29AM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:29PM0.16m | 7:05AM0.07m | 7:23PM0.19m | 7:53AM0.05m | 8:26PM0.21m | 8:47AM0.04m | 9:34PM0.21m | 9:47AM0.02m | 10:44PM0.19m | 10:51AM-0.02m | 11:51PM0.14m | 11:54AM-0.06m | 00:53AM0.08m | 12:54PM-0.10m | |||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | |
8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | 8:23 | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 14 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 26 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 37 | 30 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 10 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | S 6 | ESE 9 | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 9 |
17 | 17 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 53 | 22 | 20 | 63 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 36 | 19 | 68 | 9 | 161 | 53 | 28 | 13 | 40 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 11 | SE 8 | E 8 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
— | — | 18 | — | — | 24 | — | — | 20 | 29 | 30 | 20 | 28 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 6 | E 8 | NE 7 | — | — | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 14 | 14 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 6 | E 4 | — | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | — | E 4 | E 4 |
4 | 12 | 32 | 34 | 34 | — | 64 | 98 | — | 82 | 5 | — | 24 | 131 | 133 | 130 | 306 | — | — | 10 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1017 | 471 | 297 | 624 | 266 | 271 | 800 | 261 | 0 | 972 | 82 | 3 | 1141 | 334 | 36 | 286 | 470 | 3 | 87 | 3 | 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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