Oceanic Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.19° N 77.81° W

Oceanic Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oceanic Pier sea temperature is
28.4° C
0.5° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, SE swell with 54 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 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 13th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 9s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf with barely any energy, so don’t expect much. The water temp is sitting around 83°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.

The main break in the frame is Oceanic Pier, a beach/pier setup that’s fairly exposed to the swell. The problem is, from now through the entire 16-day window, we’re stuck with tiny, weak swell. This is a classic case of the ocean being flat for a long time. There’s a real gap of no good surf here – basically the whole period.

Let’s run through it. Wednesday morning, July 8th, we’ve got a tiny 1ft swell from the southeast with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 23 – that’s weak. Wind is light offshore from the WSW, so the surface will be clean, but with that little bump, it’s not worth paddling out for. The surf is poor.

Thursday through Saturday, July 9th to 11th, it’s the same story: 1.0ft to 1ft of SE swell, period still 9 seconds. Winds are mostly cross-offshore or light offshore, keeping it clean, but the energy is stuck between 15 and 23. The surf is just too small and weak.

Sunday, July 12th, brings a bit of a tease. The morning is glassy with a 1ft SE swell, and the energy bumps up to 31. It’s the cleanest it will be, but the surf is still poor. By afternoon, the wind picks up to a fresh 22 mph cross-offshore, which blows out whatever chance there was.

Monday, July 13th, things get worse. The wind swings onshore (cross-on from the NNE at 12 mph), making it choppy and ugly. The swell is still a pathetic 1ft. We’re in the no-go zone.

The rest of the week into the second week continues the trend. Tuesday, July 14th, has a tiny uptick in energy to 52 with a light onshore wind, but it’s still poor. Wednesday, July 15th, is glassy again but the swell is still 1ft. The energy is 42. It’s clean, but there’s just no power.

From Thursday, July 16th, through to the end of the forecast on July 23rd, the swell drops even further. We’re talking 0.3ft to 1.0ft, with periods mostly 7 to 8 seconds. The combined energy drops to single digits and low tens. Winds are mixed, sometimes cross-offshore, keeping it clean, but you’re looking at flat, unrideable surf.

The one tiny highlight might be the morning of July 23rd. It’s still only 2ft, but the period is 8 seconds, and the energy is 35. The wind is light offshore from the west. It’s the best of a bad bunch, but it’s still a long shot for any real fun. Given the size, it’s safe for beginners, but there’s nothing to surf.

Overall, this is a bleak run. The ocean is giving us nothing. It’s the kind of setup that would be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, if the wind is right. For now, keep the board in the car and wait for a change – forecasts can turn around.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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29
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
25
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25
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15
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35
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25
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20
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30
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20
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35
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20
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High Tide
2:54PM1.21m
3:05AM1.02m
3:58PM1.26m
4:14AM1.01m
5:04PM1.33m
5:22AM1.02m
6:07PM1.39m
6:29AM1.05m
7:08PM1.44m
7:31AM1.10m
8:06PM1.48m
8:30AM1.14m
9:00PM1.49m
Low Tide
8:47AM0.04m
9:34PM0.21m
9:47AM0.02m
10:44PM0.19m
10:51AM-0.02m
11:51PM0.14m
11:54AM-0.06m
00:53AM0.08m
12:54PM-0.10m
1:50AM0.02m
1:51PM-0.14m
2:44AM-0.03m
2:46PM-0.16m
3:35AM-0.07m
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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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