Surf Forecasts:
Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, ENE swell with 69 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’ll level with you. The next 16 days at Oceanic Pier are a total dud for surf. From Sunday July 19 all the way to Monday August 3, there’s not a single decent wave. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly cross or onshore, and the energy is weak. It’s a shame because this spot is normally consistent and beginner-friendly with a beach and pier setup. But flat spells like this happen here, and the outlook can always change. The water’s a warm 83°F, right around average for the season, so at least a swim is nice.
Let’s run through it. Sunday morning July 19 kicks off with a meager 0.7ft swell from the ESE at 8 seconds, cross-off wind from the SW at 12 mph, and a combined energy of just 6—basically nothing. That sets the pattern. All week, the swell never gets above 3ft, and that only happens on Sunday July 26 morning with a short 7-second period from the east, onshore wind, and energy of 78—still poor. The winds are never truly offshore (optimum is NW, but we get SW and SSW mostly). The period stays short, mostly 7–9 seconds, so no groundswell to get excited about.
The second week is even flatter. Tuesday July 28 morning has a glassy moment with a 2ft ESE swell at 8 seconds, but energy is only 48 and the surf quality is still poor. After that, it fades to 1ft and even 0.3ft by August 2. A few glassy mornings (like July 30 and 31) are pretty, but with almost no swell, it’s just a flat pond. No break stands out—there’s simply nothing to ride.
If you’re into kiteboarding, the stronger onshore winds on some afternoons might be more fun than anything for a paddle. But for a surfer, these 16 days are a wash. Hang tight—these calm stretches don’t last forever, and the forecast can turn. I’ll be watching.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ENE 5 |
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 kJ | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 33 | 50 | 51 | 48 | 37 | 37 | 42 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 12:56PM1.20m | 1:02AM1.16m | 1:47PM1.18m | 1:50AM1.07m | 2:39PM1.17m | 2:40AM1.01m | 3:32PM1.16m | 3:32AM0.96m | 4:25PM1.17m | 4:26AM0.94m | 5:17PM1.19m | 5:19AM0.94m | 6:07PM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:07PM0.11m | 7:29AM0.04m | 8:01PM0.18m | 8:17AM0.09m | 8:57PM0.23m | 9:07AM0.12m | 9:55PM0.26m | 9:59AM0.14m | 10:52PM0.26m | 10:52AM0.14m | 11:46PM0.24m | 11:44AM0.13m | 00:36AM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 20 |
Temp °C | 32 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | — | 17 | — | 27 | 21 | 23 | 107 | 49 | 17 | 50 | 30 | 48 | 37 | 37 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 5 | ENE 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | 16 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | NE 4 | — | — | SSW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | 1 | — | — | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | NE 4 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 100 | 150 | 113 | 73 | 94 | 97 | 99 | 167 | 262 | 186 | 261 | 247 | — | 4 | 33 | 48 | 77 | 38 | — | 16 | 42 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 286 | 508 | 482 | 238 | 266 | 537 | 1224 | 1092 | 372 | 508 | 334 | 285 | 0 | 123 | 123 | 123 | 123 | 41 | 3 | 93 | 93 |
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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).
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