Oceanic Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's be straight with you — this stretch is a tough one. We're looking at a solid 16-day window, but there's a rough start with no real surf to speak of for the first few days. The overall pattern is pretty flat, so don't be getting your hopes up for any hero sessions.

Things are slow to start. From Thursday 16 July right through the weekend, we're looking at tiny swell, barely pushing 1 ft at best, with a short period around 8 seconds and weak wave energy (around 20 or less). The wind is mostly cross-off, which would be nice for texture, but there's just nothing to ride. That flat spell continues through Monday 20 July and Tuesday 21 July, with the swell not even cracking 2 ft. The energy is weak, sitting around 22 (combined energy of all swells directed here). It's not looking good for a paddle.

The middle of the week doesn't offer much relief. Wednesday 22 July has a chance of a storm, though we get a glassy moment in the afternoon with 1 ft swell from the SE at 9 seconds. It's clean, but it's tiny. The energy is minimal (13). Not enough to get excited about.

The best of the whole forecast falls on the weekend of 25 July and 26 July. Saturday 25 July afternoon sees the swell bump up a touch to 2 ft from the SE at 8 seconds, with moderate wave energy (67). The wind is cross-off and clean, so that's something. It's not a standout by any means, but it's the most rideable we've seen. The water temp is about 82°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year — no real anomaly there.

Sunday 26 July morning has a clean 2 ft swell from the ESE at 8 seconds, with light winds (energy at 39). It's small, but if you're a beginner or just want a fun longboard session, Oceanic Pier might be worth a look. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so you might have some company. But it's a beach/pier setup, so there's usually room to spread out.

The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. Thursday 30 July morning sees the swell push to 3 ft from the SE at 8 seconds, with energy jumping to 71. That's the biggest we've seen. But the wind is onshore, making it choppy and messy. Not great for a clean wave. Friday 31 July offers a chance with 2 ft from the SE at 7 seconds, offshore wind in the morning, and a clean face. The energy is moderate (42). It's a small window of opportunity.

Overall, there's no big swell on the cards. The surfing is small and inconsistent. The best bet is to head out on Saturday 25 July afternoon or Sunday 26 July morning for a few clean, small waves. It's not going to be a classic, but it's a paddle. For the rest of the 16 days, you're mostly looking at flat spells or choppy, small surf. The energy never gets strong, and the period is short, so don't expect any barrels.

Rusty.

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