
Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,288 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 (Jul 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM. 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 (Sat 18th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for us over the next couple of weeks at Oceanside Pier.
Right off the bat, we’re looking at a pretty flat and quiet start. The first few days are a write-off, honestly. We’ve got a long, slow start with nothing really worth paddling out for until at least Sunday the 19th. The water is sitting at a very warm 72°, which is 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s pretty unusual and feels like bathwater.
The first real chance of something semi-rideable shows up on the morning of Sunday the 19th. We’ve got a 6ft SSW swell pushing in with a moderate 14-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (1333). The wind is light and onshore, but it’s not clean. It’s a marginal call at best, and the afternoon gets a bit messier with a cross-onshore breeze. This is really just for the keen and patient.
Monday the 20th drops off a bit, with smaller 3ft to 5ft SSW swell, and the wind stays cross-onshore, keeping things choppy. Not a standout.
The real standout window looks like it’s building towards the end of the week and into the weekend of the 24th and 25th. Friday the 24th morning sees a 5ft S swell, groundswell from a 13-second period, and the energy jumps up to strong (1552). The wind is onshore in the morning, which is a bit of a bummer, but the afternoon lightens up and the swell holds at 5ft. Saturday the 25th morning keeps the 5ft SSW swell running with light onshore winds, and the energy is still strong (1636). This is the best bet on offer. It’s not huge, but it’s the most consistent push of swell we get, and the light winds will make it cleaner than anything before it. For a beach break, this long-period groundswell might make the waves a bit straight, but it’ll have more push and shape than the short-period junk we’ve been seeing.
Sunday the 26th still has some 4ft SW groundswell with a very long 19-second period and light winds, but the energy is a bit lower. Still a decent option if you missed the weekend.
Into the second week, things get a bit more uncertain. The 27th and 28th keep a 4ft SSW groundswell with long periods, and light winds in the afternoon. The energy is still moderate to strong (around 1100-1300). It’s promising, but don’t lock in your plans just yet. The last few days of the month drop right back down to tiny, poor surf.
So, to keep it simple: the best surf on the books is Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th. Aim for the mornings when the wind is lightest. It’s not a classic swell, but it’s the most consistent and cleanest of the whole run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
122 | 122 | 125 | 181 | 103 | 136 | 366 | 379 | 428 | 1288 | 1229 | 1111 | 455 | 793 | 334 | 519 | 474 | 474 | 443 | 394 | 316 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:07PM1.76m | 11:16PM2.26m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:13PM0.93m | 6:15AM0.16m | 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 | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
51 | 43 | 35 | 40 | 103 | 136 | 366 | 379 | 428 | 1288 | 1229 | 1111 | 411 | 793 | 325 | 519 | 474 | 474 | 443 | 394 | 316 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | W 7 | W 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | W 5 | W 5 | S 13 |
122 | 122 | 107 | 181 | 25 | 14 | 69 | 102 | 155 | 45 | 43 | 21 | 455 | 75 | 334 | 75 | 55 | 35 | 8 | 8 | 84 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | S 11 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 16 | — | WNW 15 | S 14 | W 5 | W 14 | W 4 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | W 5 |
48 | 47 | 125 | 74 | 83 | 39 | 12 | 11 | 93 | — | 44 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 26 | 22 | 38 | 21 | 19 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 103 | 103 | 0 | 116 | 103 | 0 | 39 | 60 | 38 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 59 | 0 | 59 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 25 |
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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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