
Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,728 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s in store for Oceanside Pier.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days of September are looking pretty lackluster, with a lot of poor surf conditions and marginal forecasts. The swell is small and the wind is mostly cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. The water temperature is sitting at 76°F, which is a massive 8°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real standout, you’ll be sweating in your wetsuit, or more likely, just a spring suit if you’ve got one.
The first real glimmer of hope arrives on Sunday, September 6th. The afternoon session is the one to circle. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell rolling in from the south, with a period of 13 seconds, packing a decent punch (combined energy at 1328). The wind swings around to a light cross-offshore breeze from the north, which means the waves will be clean. This is for the experienced crew though, at 6ft it’s pushing into the big stuff for most. The morning is a bit of a gamble with cloudy skies and cross-shore wind, but the afternoon cleans right up. The swell direction from the south is a good match for the spot’s optimum WSW, so it should wrap in nicely.
The standout session is definitely Sunday afternoon, September 6th. It’s the only “excellent” call in the whole outlook. The other days are a bit of a write-off. Monday, September 7th, through to the end of the second week, the swell drops off significantly, and the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, leaving us with small, weak, and choppy waves. The combined energy drops from moderate to weak (below 300 by the 14th), and the consistency is poor. There’s a long period swell (20 seconds plus) on the 17th and 18th, but it’s only 2ft to 3ft, coming from the southwest, and the wind is messy. That’s a lot of energy for a tiny wave, but it’s unlikely to offer anything rideable for a paddle surfer.
So, bottom line: if you’re a seasoned surfer, get your skates on for Sunday afternoon, September 6th. That’s your best bet. For the rest of us, the 16-day window is a bit of a bust, with a long gap of flat, poor conditions after that Sunday. We’ll be watching the charts, but it’s a waiting game for the next real pulse.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
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651 | 587 | 559 | 620 | 512 | 512 | 1110 | 1442 | 1509 | 736 | 1676 | 1683 | 1422 | 1152 | 965 | 517 | 300 | 278 | 346 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:05AM1.25m | 3:13PM1.98m | 7:12AM1.38m | 4:46PM2.04m | 7:41AM1.51m | 6:01PM2.14m | 8:09AM1.64m | 7:00PM2.24m | 8:37AM1.76m | 7:51PM2.30m | 9:05AM1.88m | 8:37PM2.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:07PM0.59m | 7:01AM1.25m | 11:37PM0.45m | 10:01AM1.32m | 00:40AM0.30m | 11:49AM1.23m | 1:27AM0.18m | 12:55PM1.08m | 2:07AM0.11m | 1:47PM0.90m | 2:43AM0.10m | 2:34PM0.74m | 3:16AM0.16m | ||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 |
651 | 587 | 559 | 620 | 512 | 511 | 1110 | 1442 | 1509 | 736 | 1676 | 1683 | 1422 | 1152 | 965 | 517 | 300 | 234 | 173 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 16 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 12 | SSW 15 | W 10 | — | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 5 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
29 | 78 | 148 | 257 | 356 | 512 | 45 | 19 | 3 | 736 | 17 | — | — | 150 | 81 | 19 | 211 | 278 | 346 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | W 6 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | W 13 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
47 | 15 | 78 | 58 | 66 | 93 | 3 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 18 | 95 | 96 | 51 | 82 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | W 4 | WNW 5 | — | W 4 | — |
— | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 6 | 28 | — | 9 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 0 | 59 | 60 | 0 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 27 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 59 | 60 | 40 | 59 | 59 |
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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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