
Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSW swell with 680 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s 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 (Jul 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, paddle out and listen up. Rusty here. Let’s break down what Oceanside Pier has in store for the next 16 days. The first week is a bit of a slog. We’ve got a mix of small, weak swell and onshore breezes messing up the lineup. The water is a warm 72°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – you can leave the wetsuit at home.
Looking at Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th, the waves are barely reaching 3 feet, but the wind is straight onshore, making it a choppy mess. The combined swell energy is moderate, hitting 490, but it’s not doing us any favors. Sunday the 19th is a little better, with a 3 foot SW swell and a combined energy of 951, but it's still cross-on and only marginal. Monday the 20th sees a little bump with a 5 foot SSW swell, but the period is a short 12 seconds and the wind is cross-on, keeping it a tough paddle. The whole first week is a write-off for a proper session.
Now, things start to get interesting around Friday the 24th of July. That morning we see a 2 foot SW groundswell with a very long period of 24 seconds, pumping the combined energy up to 1111. That’s a solid, moderate energy. The wind is straight onshore, but with that long period, the sets will be clean and powerful. This is the first real standout window. Because of that long period, the waves will be a bit tricky at the beach break, but the shape could be decent.
The highlight of the whole forecast, though, is the weekend of the 26th and 27th of July. Sunday the 26th has a 3 foot SSW swell with a 19-second period, and the combined energy is a hefty 1267. The wind is a light cross-on, so it’s just a little texture on the face. Then Monday the 27th morning is the absolute peak: a 4 foot SSW swell, 18-second period, and a massive combined energy of 1426. The wind is a light cross-on again, keeping it clean. This is the best on offer – a solid, long-period groundswell with workable conditions. It’s the one to circle.
The tail end of the run, into the 31st of July and the 1st of August, shows some fun sized waves, but the wind continues to be a cross-on issue and the period drops off. The 31st has a 6 foot S swell, which is getting big, but the period is only 14 seconds and the cross-on wind will make it a bumpy, challenging session for anyone but experts.
So, the early days are a dud. The standout is undoubtedly the 27th of July, with that punchy groundswell and light wind. Crowds are a possibility, as it's a consistent spot. It’s not a beginner’s window, with the swell over 5 feet, but for the experienced crew, it’s game on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 |
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181 | 103 | 136 | 366 | 379 | 127 | 346 | 487 | 680 | 634 | 499 | 606 | 387 | 474 | 559 | 437 | 325 | 316 | 284 | 336 | 250 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:48PM1.80m | 00:05AM2.01m | 1:31PM1.84m | 00:59AM1.74m | 2:15PM1.86m | 2:03AM1.48m | 3:02PM1.87m | 3:37AM1.29m | 3:53PM1.88m | 5:50AM1.24m | 4:47PM1.90m | 7:37AM1.30m | 5:41PM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:12PM0.94m | 6:52AM0.36m | 7:18PM0.95m | 7:28AM0.58m | 8:36PM0.94m | 8:03AM0.79m | 10:06PM0.88m | 8:42AM0.98m | 11:35PM0.77m | 9:32AM1.13m | 00:43AM0.64m | 10:46AM1.22m | 1:32AM0.51m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | S 13 | W 7 |
40 | 103 | 136 | 366 | 379 | 82 | 219 | 416 | 680 | 634 | 247 | 606 | 173 | 474 | 559 | 437 | 325 | 107 | 91 | 336 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | W 7 | W 6 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 14 | S 13 | W 7 | S 14 |
181 | 23 | 12 | 69 | 67 | 127 | 346 | 487 | 42 | 20 | 499 | 221 | 387 | 124 | 62 | 39 | 27 | 316 | 284 | 72 | 250 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 18 | S 12 | W 6 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 11 | WNW 15 | S 22 | S 15 | SSW 20 | W 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | S 9 | S 8 | S 15 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 |
74 | 83 | 25 | 11 | 44 | 50 | 108 | 42 | 9 | 17 | 75 | 16 | 128 | 19 | 38 | 20 | 72 | 86 | 163 | 118 | 139 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | W 2 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 16 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 107 | 107 | 38 | 103 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 59 | 60 | 40 | 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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