
Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 560 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the surf outlook for Oceanside Pier is a bit of a mixed bag over the next two weeks. The water is sitting at 73°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing your ears off waiting for a set.
We start things off on Tuesday the 8th with a bit of a soggy morning. The swell is coming from the SSW at 4ft with a 10-second period. The combined energy of all swells directed here is 540, so there's some moderate juice in the water, but the cross-onshore wind from the WNW at 9 mph is making things a little choppy and messy. It’s a tough call, but it’s the first real chance of the period. The afternoon sees the wind pick up to 16 mph, swinging more cross-shore, and the ocean gets pretty ugly. Honestly, skip it.
Wednesday the 9th isn't looking much better. We’ve got a smaller 2ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period (that’s proper groundswell). The energy is moderate at 382, but the wind is still cross-onshore and the surf is just too weak and bumpy to get excited about.
The best window in the near term looks like Thursday the 10th. The morning sees a 3ft SSW swell, a long 17-second period, and a light offshore wind from the SSW at 6 mph. That’s a clean setup. The combined energy is a solid 634. This is the standout for the first week. The period is long, so at a beach break like Oceanside Pier, expect long waits between sets, but the shape should be good and the paddle out easy. Get on it early.
After that, conditions fade out through the rest of the week and into the weekend. We get a few marginal days, but nothing worth writing home about. There’s a gap of poor to marginal conditions from Friday the 11th right through to Monday the 16th.
Now, looking further out, things start to get a little more interesting. On Wednesday the 16th, we see a 3ft SSW swell with a 17-second period and light offshore winds again. The combined energy is 619. It’s the same story as the 10th, but a little smaller. It’s a promising option, but being over a week away, just keep an eye on the long-range forecasts.
Then, around Sunday the 21st and Monday the 22nd, we get a run of 3ft SW swells with 17-second periods and light offshore winds. The energy is moderate to strong (666 and 609). This is the best-looking stretch of the entire outlook. The winds are clean, the swell is consistent, and the period is long. If you can wait, this is the time to go. The only downside is that these long-period swells can be a bit straight at a beach break, but the clean conditions should make up for it.
Bottom line: the first week is a struggle. The standout is Thursday the 10th morning. The second week looks much better, with the 21st and 22nd being the real targets. It’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 18 | W 10 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
246 | 194 | 145 | 173 | 278 | 419 | 547 | 502 | 483 | 471 | 360 | 309 | 211 | 164 | 160 | 125 | 138 | 146 | 108 | 118 | 190 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:37AM1.76m | 7:51PM2.30m | 9:05AM1.88m | 8:37PM2.28m | 9:33AM1.98m | 9:21PM2.20m | 10:01AM2.05m | 10:04PM2.06m | 10:29AM2.09m | 10:46PM1.88m | 10:56AM2.10m | 11:30PM1.68m | 11:24AM2.06m | 00:18AM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:47PM0.90m | 2:43AM0.10m | 2:34PM0.74m | 3:16AM0.16m | 3:18PM0.61m | 3:46AM0.28m | 4:01PM0.53m | 4:14AM0.43m | 4:43PM0.49m | 4:40AM0.61m | 5:27PM0.50m | 5:04AM0.79m | 6:14PM0.56m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 |
246 | 194 | 145 | 67 | 278 | 419 | 547 | 502 | 483 | 471 | 360 | 309 | 72 | 74 | 85 | 125 | 138 | 146 | 102 | 118 | 123 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 | W 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
207 | 154 | 135 | 135 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 46 | 16 | 27 | 27 | 36 | 211 | 164 | 160 | 121 | 87 | 129 | 50 | 108 | 190 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | S 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
81 | 112 | 130 | 173 | 45 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 41 | 35 | 13 | 59 | 58 | 85 | 108 | 56 | 38 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 59 | 37 | 59 | 60 | 0 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 103 | 116 | 38 | 103 | 60 | 0 | 103 | 60 | 60 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
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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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