Surf Forecasts:
Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with 48 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. 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 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s call it like it is – Oceanic Pier is in for a rough 16 days. Most of the forecast shows tiny, weak waves with messy winds and storms, so don’t plan any surf trips unless you’re desperate. The wave energy is low, ranging from 19 to 95 for the first week, and the water temp is 84°F, pretty average for this time of year.
Monday afternoon, 24th August, kicks off with 2ft of S swell at 5 seconds – just poor. The first real window comes Thursday afternoon, 27th August, with 3ft of S swell, still short period at 5 seconds, but the wind goes cross-off and light. The energy nudges up to 67, and conditions are “surfable but very ordinary” – you might catch a couple of knee-high waves. Friday and Saturday stay small and clean, but nothing to write home about.
The one to get excited about is Thursday, 3rd September. A SE groundswell arrives with 3ft of swell, but the period stretches to 13–14 seconds, packing real punch. The combined energy reaches 249 in the morning and 276 in the afternoon – the best of the whole outlook. A gentle offshore wind from the W-WNW keeps it glassy and clean. While the guide says NE is the ideal direction, this long-period SE swell with offshores should provide clean, rideable waves. Because of the long period, it’ll work better at point or reef breaks near the pier, but it’s the clear standout. Just remember, it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on updates.
Before that, 1st and 2nd September offer tiny 1–2ft waves with glassy or clean conditions and moderate energy up to 140 – not much power, but you could float around. After the 3rd, it’s back to poor: northerly winds and cross-chop on the 4th and 5th, then small onshore windswell through the 6th, 7th, and 8th. The second week is a write-off.
Oceanic Pier is a beach/pier break, fairly exposed, but with such little swell, it’s hardly breaking. Not a spot for beginners or experts here – just a couple of slim, clean windows. The windy days might suit a kite surfer better than a paddle surfer. That 3rd September is your best bet, so mark it but don’t bank on it.
Keep your eyes peeled – forecasts can turn. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
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 kJ | 15 | 12 | 18 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 44 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:21PM1.25m | 6:27AM1.05m | 7:05PM1.29m | 7:12AM1.10m | 7:45PM1.32m | 7:53AM1.15m | 8:22PM1.33m | 8:33AM1.21m | 8:58PM1.32m | 9:11AM1.26m | 9:33PM1.30m | 9:51AM1.30m | 10:09PM1.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:51AM0.23m | 12:51PM0.14m | 1:34AM0.17m | 1:36PM0.11m | 2:14AM0.12m | 2:18PM0.08m | 2:52AM0.09m | 2:59PM0.07m | 3:29AM0.06m | 3:41PM0.07m | 4:05AM0.05m | 4:23PM0.09m | 4:43AM0.04m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1 | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 4 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 17 | 7 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 5 | — | E 8 | E 7 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — |
| kJ | 13 | 8 | 18 | 27 | 22 | 4 | — | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 11 | E 7 | SW 5 | — | — | E 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 8 | — | — | — | E 5 | E 10 | SSE 6 | — | E 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 12 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 20 | 22 | 33 | 42 | 27 | 34 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 508 | 19 | 96 | 1137 | 583 | 874 | 1224 | 320 | 334 | 0 | 0 | 277 | 559 | 261 | 3 | 159 | 113 | 1566 | 238 | 1186 |
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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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