Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,117 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with the long-range look for our local stretch. Gotta be straight with you: the next week and a half is mostly a grind. We've got small, cross-onshore slop and plenty of marginal conditions. The real bright spot is a morning session about a week from now that looks genuinely clean. Let's break it down.
The next several days, from Thursday the 27th of August right through to Tuesday the 1st of September, are a write-off. The swell is hanging around the 2 ft to 4 ft range, mostly from the S and SSW, but the wind is locked in from the WSW and SSW, blowing onshore or cross-onshore. It’s choppy, weak, and just not worth paddling out for. The combined swell energy is moderate, hovering between 444 and 809, but the quality just isn't there. Thursday the 27th does see water temps a whopping 6° warmer than normal, sitting at 74°, which is very unusual for the time of year, but it doesn't make the surf any better.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September. This is the standout. The wind goes glassy—dead calm, light air from the SSE—and that’s a massive plus. We’ll see clean, 4 ft of SSW groundswell with a period of 12 seconds rolling into Oceanside Pier. The combined swell energy will be a moderate 738, but with that glassy surface, it’s the best we’ve seen all forecast. This is your window. It won't be huge, but it will be clean and fun for an intermediate.
After that Wednesday morning high, the rest of the week gets messy again. Thursday the 3rd sees a bump in size with a 4 ft to 6 ft SSW/SW swell, and the energy jumps up to a strong 1308, but the wind swings back cross-onshore from the WNW. It’ll be lumpy and not nearly as appealing. Friday through Sunday the 4th-6th sees similar small, onshore conditions. The swell drops back to 3 ft to 4 ft and the onshore wind kills it.
The second week from the 7th of September onward looks even smaller and more inconsistent. Monday the 7th has a brief window of clean, cross-offshore wind from the NNE, but with only 3 ft of weak, 14-second swell, it’s not worth the effort. Tuesday the 8th is a write-off with fresh onshore winds and rain. The final few days show a tiny 2 ft to 3 ft swell and cross-shore winds. It’s a long, slow fade to nothing.
Honestly, the forecast is pretty lean. We have a long gap of poor conditions, but when that Wednesday morning glass-off hits, it’s a reminder that even a small clean wave beats a day on the beach. Keep your eyes on that 2nd of September.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
333 | 231 | 270 | 351 | 325 | 932 | 692 | 733 | 706 | 537 | 400 | 321 | 499 | 420 | 264 | 302 | 307 | 444 | 503 | 343 | 1011 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:55AM1.75m | 9:18PM2.17m | 10:17AM1.83m | 9:53PM2.09m | 10:39AM1.90m | 10:30PM1.96m | 11:04AM1.97m | 11:10PM1.79m | 11:32AM2.02m | 11:57PM1.60m | 12:06PM2.03m | 00:58AM1.39m | 12:48PM2.03m | 2:40AM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:15PM0.84m | 4:00AM0.29m | 3:51PM0.76m | 4:23AM0.38m | 4:31PM0.69m | 4:46AM0.49m | 5:13PM0.65m | 5:10AM0.64m | 6:02PM0.64m | 5:34AM0.79m | 7:03PM0.65m | 5:58AM0.95m | 8:23PM0.65m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 17 | S 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 7 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 |
333 | 231 | 154 | 351 | 73 | 932 | 692 | 733 | 706 | 537 | 400 | 85 | 499 | 420 | 264 | 302 | 307 | 444 | 503 | 343 | 1011 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | S 9 | SW 14 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 13 | W 5 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | W 4 |
169 | 132 | 270 | 79 | 147 | 73 | 61 | 48 | 110 | 114 | 60 | 321 | 42 | 26 | 84 | 4 | 80 | 150 | 216 | 322 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | SW 18 | SW 14 | W 11 | SSW 19 | S 8 | SSW 8 | WNW 9 | S 8 | SSE 13 | S 14 | S 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | W 5 | SW 18 | W 10 | W 10 | W 5 | SSW 13 | S 15 |
72 | 81 | 116 | 85 | 325 | 34 | 21 | 28 | 10 | 35 | 107 | 222 | 208 | 131 | 9 | 50 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 156 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | WNW 10 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 16 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 38 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 0 | 60 | 59 | 0 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 40 |
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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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