Oceanic Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

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