
Surf Forecasts:
Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, ENE swell with 150 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Gather round, crew. Rusty here, checkin’ in from the local stretch. We’ve got a 16-day run ahead and, well, it’s gonna be a lesson in patience. The short story? Surf’s been pretty gutless for most of the window, but there’s a couple of flickers of life if you’re willing to wait.
Right now, and for most of the next week and a half, we’re lookin’ at flat, weak energy. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until Sunday the 13th, so you’re lookin’ at a solid 10-day gap with absolutely nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for. It’s a proper drought.
On Sunday the 13th, things just start to breathe. Oceanic Pier (beach/pier) will have tiny 2ft swell pushin’ out of the SE, with a short 9-second period. The combined energy is still weak at 93, but look – there’s a moment. On the Sunday morning, you get glassy conditions, with the wind swingin’ light from the SSE at just 6 mph. That’s a rare clean window. It’s still small and weak, but you could get a fun little glide on a longboard. The water temp is about average for early September, so nothin’ wild.
Then, Monday the 14th morning is the real standout of the whole 16 days. The swell jumps to 3-4ft out of the ESE, period still short at 8 seconds, but the combined energy climbs to 258 – that’s moderate energy, with some push behind it. The wind is a clean cross-off from the WSW at 9 mph, so expect clean, lined-up waves. This is a beginner-friendly spot, so the size is perfect for learners and cruisers. For the more experienced, don’t expect barrels, but it’ll be the best wave of the fortnight. The wind is offshore, the zone will be uncrowded given the long flat spell, and the SE direction is close to the optimum NE, so it’s lookin’ reasonable.
After that, Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th drop back into the doldrums with poor surf and onshore or crummy wind. By Thursday the 17th morning, another pulse shows up: around 4ft from the ENE, period a short 7 seconds, with a combined energy of 305 (strong). But the wind is a light cross-on from the NE at 6 mph. It’ll be a bit bumpy and messy, so not the clean day you’d want for that size. It’s a step up in power, but the quality is questionable.
So, to wrap it up: if you’re itchin’ for a paddle, hold out for Monday morning the 14th at Oceanic Pier. That’s your best bet for clean, fun little waves. The rest is mostly a flat spell or choppy, and that’s just how the cookie crumbles sometimes. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait for a short ride.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 6 |
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83 | 65 | 62 | 34 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 28 | 46 | 45 | 126 | 113 | 101 | 44 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:26AM1.10m | 1:13PM1.32m | 1:30AM1.06m | 2:21PM1.31m | 2:43AM1.04m | 3:32PM1.32m | 3:58AM1.06m | 4:41PM1.36m | 5:08AM1.12m | 5:44PM1.40m | 6:11AM1.19m | 6:41PM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:01AM0.10m | 7:54PM0.28m | 8:03AM0.12m | 9:04PM0.30m | 9:13AM0.13m | 10:16PM0.28m | 10:24AM0.12m | 11:23PM0.23m | 11:30AM0.07m | 00:22AM0.15m | 12:30PM0.02m | 1:14AM0.08m | |||||||
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
7:36 | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 |
83 | 65 | 62 | 34 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 81 | 36 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 10 |
— | — | — | 6 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 7 | 16 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 7 | — | E 9 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | — | S 3 | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | NE 2 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | — |
1 | — | — | 1 | — | 7 | 19 | 12 | 30 | 1 | 10 | 28 | 46 | 45 | 126 | 113 | 101 | 44 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 156 | 156 | 19 | 19 | 1137 | 93 | 266 | 1568 | 113 | 853 | 794 | 586 | 612 | 156 | 41 | 46 | 156 | 36 |
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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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