Oceanside Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.19° N 117.39° W

Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oceanside Pier sea temperature is
24.5° C
4.9° 

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


Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s 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 Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Oceanside Pier 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 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oceanside Pier 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 TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 2nd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get to it.

First off, it's flat. Real flat. I'm looking at the next stretch and there's just nothing for days. The finder is showing no good options until around August 9th, and even then it's a shaky call. That's more than a week of nothing. That happens in this region from time to time, so don't go selling your boards. Things tend to change, and this dead spell won't last forever.

For the next several days, we're looking at ankle to knee-high dribble. Swell is around 1 to 2 feet, with a period of 13 to 16 seconds. The water at Oceanside Pier is a warm 76°, which is way warmer than normal—about 9 degrees above the usual for this time of year. That is really unusual. The wind is light but onshore, so the surf is going to be lumpy and disorganized. Not worth a paddle.

Rolling into the first week of August, it’s more of the same. The swell stays tiny, around 2 to 2 feet, and there’s a bit of energy trying to build by the 7th and 8th, with the energy reading getting up to 447 on Friday—that's moderate—but the height just isn't there. We're seeing some longer period groundswell, around 17-19 seconds, but it's just too small to matter.

The first real chance of a wave comes on Sunday, August 9th, into Monday the 10th. We’re looking at waves maybe 3 feet and the period is still long, around 15 seconds. The morning of the 9th is rated as marginal. The wind is light, but onshore. It might be the first rideable waves in over a week, but don't expect much.

The bigger pulse arrives on Friday, August 14th. The swell is pushing 4 feet, with a 17-second period, and the energy is strong, hitting 756 in the afternoon. Saturday the 15th holds similar size and energy. However, the wind is going to be cross-onshore, which will make the surface messy.

For the best bet in this whole stretch, it's got to be the afternoon of August 14th and the morning of the 15th. We're looking at a solid 3-4 foot SW swell, with strong energy. It's not huge, but after this flat spell, it feels like a flood. The pier is very consistent, so it'll be picking up everything. It's an exposed break, so it catches all the south-west swell. It can get a bit walled with that long period, but it's our best shot. This is not a day for beginners, that size can push you around. For the more experienced surfer, it'll be a welcome relief. So keep your eye on the 14th and 15th. That's about a week and a half out, so it's promising, but not a lock yet. After that, it fades again.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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481
Wind (km/h)
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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
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Temp °C
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Information about the Oceanside Pier Surf forecast

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