
Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Harbor surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Harbor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and frustrating for most of us. If you’re hanging for a wave, you’re going to have to be patient. The good news is that the ocean’s not completely dead, but it’s definitely not going to be handing out any favours for a while. The first real chance of anything resembling a surfable wave is nearly a week away, and even then, it’s not going to be epic.
The early part of the forecast, from Sunday the 2nd through to at least Saturday the 8th, is a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, and the energy is weak, with the combined energy readings mostly in the low 100s to low 200s. We’re seeing a lot of onshore and cross-onshore winds, which is just going to chop up an already gutless ocean. It's not even worth paddling out for; you’ll just be doing exercise.
There’s a slight pulse of longer-period energy that shows up on Friday the 7th, with a 19-second swell, and the energy reading jumps up to 447. That might sound promising, but the height is still only 2ft and the comment is still “poor surf conditions.” It’s like a whisper of a wave, not a shout. It’s too small to do anything with, especially with the wind coming at it.
The weekend of the 9th and 10th is still marginal. We see the swell nudge up to 3ft on Sunday the 9th, but it’s still small and the energy, while moderate, isn't enough to make it worthwhile. The wind is light, which would be good if there was any real size to clean up, but it’s just not there.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday the 14th. The swell finally pushes past the 4ft mark, hitting 4ft, and the energy readings are getting stronger, reaching 756 in the afternoon. The period is a solid 17 seconds, which is proper groundswell, and the direction is from the southwest, which is what this spot wants to see. The onshore wind in the afternoon is a bit of a damper, but the morning looks more promising with a light cross-on breeze.
This brings us to Saturday the 15th. The swell holds at 4ft, and the energy is still strong at 626. But that wind is cross-on all day, and it’s going to put a bit of a texture on the face. It’s still the most surfable it’s been all week, but it’s not going to be epic. It's going to be more about getting a few grovelly ones and enjoying being out there.
Looking further out, into the 16th and 17th, the swell backs off a touch to 3-3ft, and the energy drops with it. It looks like we’re back to small, average conditions.
So, the call is this: this is a bad run. The surf is just not there. The only real window that’s even worth thinking about is that Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th. If you’re desperate, those are your days, but manage your expectations. It’s looking like a case of small waves and a lot of effort. The water temp is up at 76°F with a much warmer than normal anomaly, so at least you won’t need a wetsuit. But as of right now, I’d be looking at other things to do.
Keep an eye on it, though. Forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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91 | 88 | 83 | 80 | 91 | 91 | 85 | 107 | 75 | 162 | 127 | 160 | 113 | 114 | 126 | 329 | 243 | 348 | 344 | 295 | 487 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:28PM1.79m | 00:00AM1.72m | 1:00PM1.85m | 00:51AM1.51m | 1:39PM1.90m | 2:08AM1.31m | 2:31PM1.95m | 4:24AM1.20m | 3:37PM2.01m | 6:47AM1.26m | 4:52PM2.11m | 7:50AM1.38m | 6:02PM2.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:16PM0.93m | 6:22AM0.63m | 7:18PM0.90m | 6:48AM0.78m | 8:38PM0.85m | 7:19AM0.94m | 10:16PM0.74m | 8:03AM1.09m | 11:46PM0.55m | 9:34AM1.20m | 00:52AM0.34m | 11:21AM1.22m | 1:44AM0.15m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | S 12 | SW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
20 | 75 | 83 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 107 | 11 | 162 | 127 | 160 | 113 | 114 | 84 | 329 | 111 | 348 | 344 | 295 | 487 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 6 | W 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | W 5 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
75 | 18 | 14 | 80 | 82 | 54 | 85 | 9 | 75 | 8 | 34 | 7 | 8 | 79 | 126 | 114 | 243 | 103 | 69 | 94 | 98 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | W 13 | W 5 | W 4 | W 12 | W 15 | SSW 9 | W 12 | SSW 8 |
91 | 88 | 47 | 23 | 91 | 91 | 58 | 36 | 40 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 68 | 0 | 68 | 68 | 0 | 68 | 68 | 0 | 68 | 68 | 0 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 108 | 68 | 108 | 68 | 256 | 0 |
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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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