Surf Forecasts:
Oceanic Pier surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SE swell with 142 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanic Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your coffee, let’s have a look at what’s cooking over the next couple of weeks here at Oceanic Pier.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the surf scene is looking pretty flat and ordinary for most of this stretch. There’s a long gap of several days where there’s just nothing worth paddling out for. We’re talking tiny, weak waves and winds that are mostly doing us no favors.
The first real sign of life shows up on Wednesday morning, September 2nd. We’ve got a little bump of swell coming in from the southeast at 3ft with a period around 10 seconds. It’s not big, but the combined swell energy is moderate at 124, which is enough to get a few rideable ones. The wind is light and cross-offshore, which should keep the surface clean. The water temp is sitting at about 81° – that’s a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, just a hair below average.
Things then go right back to dribble for about a week. We’re talking tiny, gutless 1.0ft to 2ft waves with poor conditions. Even the glassy mornings on the 1st and the 6th don’t have enough push to do anything. You could float on a log, but that’s about it.
Now, if you’ve got patience, there is a standout on the horizon. Look at Tuesday morning, September 15th. We finally see some proper energy. The swell is coming in from the east-northeast at 5ft, with a period of just 7 seconds, so it’s a short-period windswell. The combined energy is a strong 229. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so the surface should be pretty clean. That 5ft might be pushing it for a beginner, but for anyone who’s been bored stiff, this is the pick of the bunch. The Tuesday afternoon session bumps up to 6ft with energy hitting 416, but the wind swings around to a side-shore and the risk of thunderstorms rolls in, which could mess up the surface. So, that Tuesday morning window is your best bet for a proper session.
All in all, it’s a long wait for a brief moment of fun. Stay patient. Forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 4 | ENE 4 | SE 8 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 29 | 37 | 36 | 25 | 27 | 99 | 124 | 100 | 68 | 79 | 38 | 34 | 24 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 21 | 11 | 104 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:33AM1.33m | 10:48PM1.21m | 11:19AM1.34m | 11:33PM1.16m | 12:12PM1.33m | 00:26AM1.10m | 1:13PM1.32m | 1:30AM1.06m | 2:21PM1.31m | 2:43AM1.04m | 3:32PM1.32m | 3:58AM1.06m | 4:41PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:07PM0.13m | 5:23AM0.05m | 5:56PM0.17m | 6:09AM0.07m | 6:50PM0.23m | 7:01AM0.10m | 7:54PM0.28m | 8:03AM0.12m | 9:04PM0.30m | 9:13AM0.13m | 10:16PM0.28m | 10:24AM0.12m | 11:23PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 36 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 29 | 37 | 36 | 25 | 25 | 99 | 124 | 100 | 68 | 79 | 38 | 34 | 24 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 8 | 27 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 27 | 22 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 10 | 104 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 744 | 266 | 266 | 261 | 508 | 0 | 0 | 972 | 0 | 0 | 281 | 334 | 470 | 689 | 36 | 93 | 1555 | 1688 | 818 | 858 | 471 |
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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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