Oceanic Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Oceanic Pier. This is a bit of a tough one, so brace yourselves.

Right off the bat, we've got a long, dry spell. From now through the end of August, the surf is just a no-go. We're talking tiny, weak waves, mostly around 0.7ft to 2ft, with a combined energy that barely gets out of the teens (18 to 61). The wind is messy, too – mostly cross-onshore or cross-off, and the wave comment is flat out calling it "poor surf conditions." It's a real bummer, but it happens. The water temp is sitting at a very warm 83°, which is about normal for this time of year, but you won't be needing a wetsuit for a long paddle.

The first glimmer of hope doesn't come until *Thursday, September 3rd*. That morning, we see a bit of a pulse. The swell picks up to 4ft from the ENE, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 189. The real kicker is the wind: it's offshore from the W in the morning, and then goes glassy in the afternoon. That's a major positive for clean conditions. The waves are still a bit ordinary, but it's finally surfable. The swell period is short at 8 seconds, so it's a bit of a weak, windswell-feeling wave, but clean.

Then on *Friday, September 4th*, we get the biggest swell of the outlook. The morning sees the swell up to 4ft from the E, with a combined energy of 210 – that's the strongest we've seen. However, the wind swings around to a cross-onshore ENE breeze, which is going to chop it up. The afternoon gets even bigger at 4ft, but the period drops to a weak 6 seconds and the wind turns onshore from the E. It's a real shame, because the size is there, but the conditions are messy.

So, what's the standout? Honestly, there's only one true call here. Oceanic Pier itself is the only break in the game, and it's a beginner-friendly beach/pier set-up. The best bet is Thursday, September 3rd. That morning with the offshore wind and glassy afternoon gives you the cleanest waves of the whole period. It's not a world-beater, but after two weeks of flat nothing, it'll feel like a victory. The swell is a small 4ft, so it's perfect for the beginners this spot is known for, and with the wind cleaning it up, you'll have a fun, small-wave session. The swell direction from the ENE is okay, but it's not the optimum NE direction listed for this spot, so it's a bit of a compromise.

This is a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed that the wind forecast holds. But for now, that's the one to pencil in.

Rusty, signing off.

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