Oceanic Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.19° N 77.81° W

Oceanic Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oceanic Pier sea temperature is
27.8°C
0.9° 

Oceanic Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, E swell with 88 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 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 16th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the table for Oceanic Pier over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it is a bleak run for a long stretch. There are no good surf options in this 16-day window. The swell is small, the wind is messy, and every single reading comes back as poor surf conditions. We are looking at over a week of flat, weak dribble.

The first real pulse of energy doesn't show up until the very end. On Monday, September 28th, the ocean starts to wake up. The combined swell energy climbs to a moderate 170 by the morning and 248 by the afternoon, with the swell building to 5ft to 5.2ft from the ESE. That’s a step up, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore from the ENE at 18 mph, so expect lumpy, choppy conditions. It’s gonna be a messy one, not a clean day.

The peak of this run looks to be Tuesday, September 29th. Morning sees swell at 7.2ft from the ESE with a combined energy of 554, and by the afternoon it jumps to 8.2ft from the ESE with a powerful combined energy of 1032. That’s strong wave energy. The period ticks up to 8 seconds, which is a short-period windswell. The problem is the wind. It’s a fresh cross-onshore from the ENE at 18 mph all day. For a beach/pier setup like this, with that wind and swell size, it’s going to be a frothy, blown-out mess. That kind of energy and size in onshore wind isn’t really for surfing – honestly, that setup is looking far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s only for experts given the size, and even then, the quality will be poor.

The water temp is 82°F, with a little over a degree and a half warmer than average for the time of year, which is nice for the wait.

There are no standouts to recommend. The whole period is written off with "poor surf conditions" in every slot. For a spot that is consistent, this kind of blank run is a bit of a surprise, but it happens. The wait for something clean and rideable just isn't in this forecast. Keep an eye on it – it tends not to stay this poor for long. Hang loose.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
12:22PM1.26m
00:23AM1.06m
1:09PM1.21m
1:10AM1.02m
2:02PM1.18m
2:04AM0.99m
2:59PM1.17m
3:04AM0.98m
3:57PM1.18m
4:05AM1.01m
4:51PM1.21m
5:01AM1.06m
5:41PM1.25m
Low Tide
6:45PM0.29m
6:47AM0.24m
7:36PM0.35m
7:36AM0.29m
8:32PM0.39m
8:33AM0.31m
9:31PM0.39m
9:34AM0.32m
10:30PM0.37m
10:34AM0.30m
11:24PM0.32m
11:30AM0.25m
00:13AM0.25m
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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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