Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 418 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break this down for Oceanside Pier. I’ll be honest, the next two weeks are looking like a tough grind for surf. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly wrong, and we’ve got a long stretch of flat, choppy days ahead. The water’s warm, about 71°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s about the only good news.
Trouble starts right away Friday, September 11th. We’ve got maybe 3ft of swell from the SW with a very long 16-second period (wave energy is moderate at 521), but a cross-side wind from the south at 9 mph is turning it into a bumpy mess. The notes call it “poor surf conditions”. Saturday and Sunday are even smaller, dropping to 2ft or less. Monday the 14th sees a 3ft swell from the W with a short 8-second period (energy 271 – weak), and a continued cross-on wind. The first week is a total washout.
We don’t see any real improvement until around Thursday, September 17th, when the forecast changes from “poor” to “marginal”. The surf is still small, 2-3ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period (energy 380 – moderate). The wind is a light cross-on from the west at 6 mph, which at least keeps the chop down.
The best chance for anything decent in this whole 16-day stretch is Sunday, September 20th, and Monday, September 21st. On Sunday, we’ve got 3ft of swell from the SW, a very long 18-second period (energy building to 589, then 638 – moderate to strong), and a light onshore wind that should keep the surface glassy. Monday has a similar size and period (energy 658 – moderate), but with a light cross-side wind. For Oceanside Pier, those two days are your best bet by a long shot. It’s still not big, maybe waist-high at best, but those long-period SW swells will wrap in with some cleaner lines.
After the 21st, it starts to fade again quickly. The wind gets stronger from the south on the 22nd, and the wave energy drops. By Thursday the 24th, we’re back to “poor surf conditions”. So, here’s the deal: forget the first week entirely. Your only hope is the weekend of the 20th and 21st of September for some small, clean waves. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only light in a dark, flat tunnel.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | W 10 | W 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
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 kJ | 471 | 360 | 309 | 211 | 164 | 160 | 89 | 130 | 165 | 119 | 150 | 190 | 161 | 127 | 113 | 386 | 240 | 326 | 284 | 246 | 242 |
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 | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:01AM2.05m | 10:04PM2.06m | 10:29AM2.09m | 10:46PM1.88m | 10:56AM2.10m | 11:30PM1.68m | 11:24AM2.06m | 00:18AM1.49m | 11:53AM1.99m | 1:22AM1.32m | 12:27PM1.90m | 3:52AM1.22m | 1:13PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:01PM0.53m | 4:14AM0.43m | 4:43PM0.49m | 4:40AM0.61m | 5:27PM0.50m | 5:04AM0.79m | 6:14PM0.56m | 5:24AM0.96m | 7:08PM0.64m | 5:37AM1.11m | 8:22PM0.72m | 5:04AM1.22m | 10:05PM0.73m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 471 | 360 | 309 | 211 | 164 | 38 | 82 | 78 | 165 | 119 | 52 | 32 | 56 | 56 | 88 | 386 | 240 | 326 | 284 | 246 | 242 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 28 | 17 | 16 | 37 | 25 | 160 | 89 | 87 | 85 | 108 | 150 | 190 | 161 | 122 | 31 | 11 | 9 | 170 | 46 | 72 | 82 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | S 9 | S 12 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | S 9 | W 4 |
| kJ | 22 | 20 | 16 | 29 | 29 | 14 | 58 | 130 | 129 | 44 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 127 | 113 | 14 | 42 | 61 | 50 | 26 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 103 | 107 | 38 | 103 | 60 | 0 | 38 | 60 | 0 | 38 | 60 | 38 | 103 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 59 | 60 | 0 |
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