Oceanside Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.19° N 117.39° W

Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oceanside Pier sea temperature is
22.1°C
2.1° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 867 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s 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 Pier in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 24th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's look at what's coming up for Oceanside Pier over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burner, so don’t expect much action straight away.

Right now, the surf is pretty much flat and junk. We’ve got a weak, long-period SSW swell pushing in, but it’s only around 2 ft to 2 ft with the wind blowing cross-onshore, making it a messy, choppy mess. You’re better off staying on the beach for the first few days. The water temp is sitting at 72°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year—that’s a nice bonus if you do happen to get wet.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Wednesday the 26th of August. The combined swell energy jumps to (1306), which is a solid kick. We’re looking at a building S swell, hitting 5 ft in the morning and pushing to 6 ft by the afternoon. The period is around 14 to 15 seconds, so there’s some proper groundswell in the water. The wind is light and blowing straight onshore, which will keep it a bit lumpy, but it’s the best we’ve seen. This size is getting into the territory where beginners might find it a handful, but for the crew with some experience, there’ll be some fun ones. Thursday the 27th will ease back a bit to 4 ft to 4 ft, with glassy conditions in the afternoon as the wind drops to just 3 mph—that’ll be the cleanest session of the early window.

After that, we go into a bit of a lull again. From Friday the 28th right through to the start of September, it’s back to small, marginal surf, mostly in the 2 ft to 4 ft range. The wind stays light but mostly cross-onshore, so the quality is just never quite there. You’ll see some longer-period SSW energy (17 to 20 seconds) around the 3rd of September, but the swell height is still only around 2 ft to 3 ft, so it’s more of a tease than a real session.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The standout window looks to be around Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th of September. This is a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but the models are showing a much more powerful SSW swell pushing in. On Friday morning, we’re looking at 5 ft with a 19-second period and combined energy of (1735). The wind is light and onshore, but the power is there. Saturday the 5th holds in at 4 ft to 5 ft with a 16 to 17-second period. The combined energy is still huge (1544 and 1256). This is the biggest, most consistent swell of the whole forecast. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best on offer. For the more experienced surfers, this is your window.

Then Sunday the 6th of September brings another pulse of S swell at 6 ft to 6 ft, with period around 14 seconds. The wind stays light and onshore. It’s a solid finish to the run, but again, the onshore wind will keep it from being a classic.

So, to sum it up: the next few days are a write-off. The best bet is Wednesday the 26th of August for a building swell, but the real standout is the long-range pulse around Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th of September. That’s your best chance for some proper waves. Keep it on your radar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:27AM1.43m
6:08PM1.91m
8:41AM1.49m
6:56PM2.01m
8:58AM1.55m
7:35PM2.10m
9:16AM1.61m
8:10PM2.17m
9:35AM1.68m
8:44PM2.20m
9:55AM1.75m
9:18PM2.17m
10:17AM1.83m
9:53PM2.09m
Low Tide
11:57AM1.32m
1:47AM0.43m
12:51PM1.24m
2:18AM0.34m
1:31PM1.14m
2:46AM0.27m
2:06PM1.04m
3:12AM0.24m
2:40PM0.94m
3:36AM0.24m
3:15PM0.84m
4:00AM0.29m
3:51PM0.76m
4:23AM0.38m
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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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