
Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 528 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 20s 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 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – for the next 16 days, Oceanside Pier is in a bit of a flat spell. The first surf I can even talk about doesn’t show up until Wednesday the 16th, and even then it’s nothing to write home about. There’s a real dry gap from now, Monday the 14th, right through Tuesday the 15th, with nothing worth paddling out for.
The first signs of life hit Wednesday morning the 16th. Swell is weak at 3 ft from the SSW, period around 18 seconds. That long period means the wave energy is drawn out, but with only a combined energy of 417 (moderate) for the morning, it’s marginal. The wind is light from the SW, so it’s onshore but light – not a total write-off, but don’t expect much. By afternoon, the wind swings to W at 9 mph, cross-onshore, and the energy drops to 371. Still marginal, but the morning is your best shot that day.
Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th keep the same pattern. Thursday morning sees a little more energy at 521 (moderate) with 3 ft SSW swell, 16-second period. Light cross-onshore breeze from WSW at 6 mph keeps it bumpy. Friday morning pushes the energy to 502 (moderate) with 2 ft SW swell, a long 19-second period, and light SW onshore wind. It’s better than the previous days, but still marginal.
The standout window in this whole outlook is Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th. Saturday morning has 3 ft SW swell at 18 seconds, combined energy of 502 (moderate), and light SW onshore wind. It’s the best of a weak bunch. Sunday morning bumps that energy up to 555 (moderate) with 3 ft SW swell at 18 seconds, still with light onshore wind. If you’re desperate for a paddle, those two mornings might offer a few grovelly, long-period lines, but don’t expect any power.
From Monday the 21st onward, things slowly drain away. By Wednesday the 23rd, swell drops to 3 ft but period slims to 15 seconds, and the wind stays cross-onshore. The energy dips to 344 (moderate but fading). The last week is a slow grind of 2 ft to 3 ft SSW and SW swell with periods falling to 12–14 seconds, all cross-onshore. Combined energy stays below 350 for much of it.
Bottom line: there’s nothing here that’s truly a standout. The best wave quality is purely marginal at best. The water temp? It’s about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Oceanside Pier is an exposed spot, and the optimum swell direction is WSW, but we’re mostly getting SW and SSW – not ideal alignment. The crowds are “sometimes” an issue, but with surf this weak, it’ll be quiet. Honestly, with the consistent cross-onshore wind and small, long-period swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 10 | W 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
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149 | 113 | 150 | 190 | 161 | 127 | 114 | 390 | 347 | 366 | 288 | 246 | 242 | 303 | 303 | 234 | 379 | 375 | 375 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:30PM1.68m | 11:24AM2.06m | 00:18AM1.49m | 11:53AM1.99m | 1:22AM1.32m | 12:27PM1.90m | 3:52AM1.22m | 1:13PM1.80m | 2:35PM1.72m | 8:13AM1.44m | 4:22PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:04AM0.79m | 6:14PM0.56m | 5:24AM0.96m | 7:08PM0.64m | 5:37AM1.11m | 8:22PM0.72m | 5:04AM1.22m | 10:05PM0.73m | 11:35PM0.67m | 10:11AM1.43m | 00:29AM0.57m | ||||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
149 | 113 | 121 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 88 | 390 | 347 | 366 | 288 | 246 | 242 | 183 | 303 | 184 | 379 | 375 | 375 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
85 | 108 | 150 | 190 | 161 | 122 | 32 | 12 | 10 | 65 | 73 | 94 | 68 | 303 | 141 | 31 | 24 | 23 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
129 | 44 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 127 | 114 | 15 | 14 | 28 | 160 | 162 | 156 | 16 | 16 | 234 | 99 | 96 | 85 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 38 | 116 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 59 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 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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