Oceanside Harbor Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.26° N 117.44° W

Oceanside Harbor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oceanside Harbor sea temperature is
22.0° C
2.9° 

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


Oceanside Harbor surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 579 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oceanside Harbor this week:

The surf forecast for Oceanside Harbor over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oceanside Harbor in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 14th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Harbor over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks around Oceanside Harbor are lookin' pretty grim for a decent paddle. There's a lot of small, windy, and choppy conditions on the menu, and it's gonna take a while before we see any real pulse of energy.

The water is currently sitting at 72°, which is a good 5° warmer than what we'd normally expect for this time of year – so it's a proper warm bath out there, but that's about the only thing going for us.

The first real chance of anything worth paddling out for doesn't show up until the morning of Thursday, July 24th, and even then it's marginal. The swell builds to 6ft, coming from the S with a period of 14 seconds, and the combined energy in the water is a solid 1629 (moderate to strong). The wind is offshore from the SSW at 9 mph, which is a major positive – it'll keep the surface clean. That said, 6ft is getting a bit much for beginners, and the period is long enough that it'll be a bit of a grind at a beach/jetty setup like this. It's a spot that's very consistent, so you know it'll be breaking, but the crowds are often there, so you won't be alone.

The morning of Friday, July 25th looks similar: 6ft swell from the S (13 secs), offshore wind from the SSW at 6 mph, and a combined energy of 1349. Still marginal, but it's the best window we've got. The stand-out, however, looks to be the morning of Saturday, July 26th. The swell hangs around 5ft from the S, but the period is still 13 seconds, and the offshore wind from the SW at 6 mph will keep things tidy. The combined energy is a strong 1793, which is the biggest juice we see in the whole forecast. It's still only a marginal call, but it's the best on offer.

After that, the swell backs off a touch, but the wind stays offshore. The morning of Sunday, July 27th sees a 3ft swell from the SSW, but the period jumps to a very long 19 seconds. That's proper groundswell, and it'll mean nice shape but long waits between sets. At a beach/jetty spot, it might break a bit straight, but the offshore wind from the WSW at 9 mph will make it look pretty. The energy is still moderate at 1290.

Overall, the first week is a write-off. The best of the bunch is that Saturday July 26th and Sunday July 27th window, but it's still a marginal call. This is a spot that's usually fairly consistent, so it's a bit of a flat spell, but forecasts can change. For now, if you're an expert, the 6ft stuff on the 24th and 25th with offshore wind might be worth a look, but for the rest of us, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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Saturday
18
Sunday
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Monday
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0.6
SSW
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0.4
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18
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18
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17
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16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
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19
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17
0.9
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17
1.5
SSW
12
0.9
SW
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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194
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366
379
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346
487
579
362
367
334
Wind (km/h)
15
W
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W
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SE
15
S
15
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15
SE
20
SSW
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10
SSW
10
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NNE
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WNW
15
WSW
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:44AM1.65m
9:40PM2.56m
11:25AM1.71m
10:28PM2.45m
12:07PM1.76m
11:16PM2.26m
12:48PM1.80m
00:05AM2.01m
1:31PM1.84m
00:59AM1.74m
2:15PM1.86m
2:03AM1.48m
3:02PM1.87m
3:37AM1.29m
Low Tide
3:24PM0.98m
4:54AM-0.11m
4:18PM0.95m
5:36AM-0.01m
5:13PM0.93m
6:15AM0.16m
6:12PM0.94m
6:52AM0.36m
7:18PM0.95m
7:28AM0.58m
8:36PM0.94m
8:03AM0.79m
10:06PM0.88m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Oceanside Harbor Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Oceanside Harbor provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Oceanside Harbor can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Oceanside Harbor 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 (Oceanside Harbor) 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 Oceanside Harbor 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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