
Surf Forecasts:
Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, S swell with 52 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with S 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Oceanic Pier.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead. We’re looking at a solid run of tiny, weak surf with almost nothing worth paddling out for. The first week and a half is basically a write-off with no real recommendations until the middle of the second week. From now through to the 12th of July, it’s all poor conditions with barely any energy in the water. That’s a long dry spell.
The first flicker of life shows up on Monday the 13th of July. The swell bumps up a little to 3ft from the SE, and the combined swell energy climbs into moderate territory at 102. The morning is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. Then in the afternoon, things get interesting – the wind goes glassy, the swell holds at 2ft from the SE with a period of 10 seconds, and energy is at 111. That’s about as good as it gets this whole forecast. The waves will be small and clean with a little more push than we’ve seen. The water temp is sitting at 82°F which is about normal for this time of year. Being a beach/pier setup, that glassy afternoon session is where you want to be.
Don’t get too excited though – after that brief tease, it’s back to tiny, weak dribble from the 14th right through to the 20th. Swell is mostly 0.7ft to 2ft, periods short, and energy drops back to weak. Winds are generally cross-offshore or cross but the surf just isn’t there.
So the standout window is really Monday the 13th of July, especially that glassy afternoon. It’s not going to blow anyone away, but after a week and a half of nothing, it’s the only game in town. Crowds are possible there, and given how poor everything else is, you can bet a few folks will be keen.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 35°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | E 5 |
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17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 43 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 39 | 29 | 21 | 27 | 20 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 42 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:04PM1.08m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 28 | 34 | 34 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 |
17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 61 | 22 | 21 | 51 | 29 | 21 | 70 | 20 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 51 | 20 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 10 | — | E 10 | SE 9 | — | — | SE 9 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | — | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SSW 6 |
1 | — | — | 17 | — | — | 23 | — | 2 | 39 | — | — | 27 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 14 | 14 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | E 11 | E 8 | — | — | — | E 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 3 | S 4 | — | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | E 2 | E 5 |
2 | 4 | 12 | — | 43 | 62 | 98 | 62 | 83 | 101 | 176 | 115 | 110 | 150 | 180 | 111 | 225 | 187 | — | 1 | 42 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1779 | 853 | 373 | 755 | 334 | 334 | 286 | 800 | 581 | 116 | 42 | 36 | 0 | 123 | 372 | 3 | 508 | 266 | 3 | 955 | 228 |
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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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