
Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with 898 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with S 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m 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 1.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. 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 18th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Oceanside Pier. Don’t get too excited just yet—the next few days are looking pretty flat and messy. The real interest is further out, so let’s take it day by day.
Right now, and through the start of the week, we’ve got a small, long-period SW groundswell rolling in. Swell heights are only around 3 ft to 3 ft, with a period of 15 to 18 seconds. That long period means the waves will have some punch for their size, but the combined energy is weak to moderate (around 456 to 770). The problem is the wind. It’s mostly onshore or cross-onshore from the WSW, which is making for poor surf conditions. The water is a very unusual 72°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. Don’t expect much worth paddling out for through Sunday the 20th.
Things stay marginal through the middle of the week. From Monday the 21st through Thursday the 24th, we’re stuck with that same 3 ft to 3 ft SSW swell, but the period drops to 13-16 seconds, so the energy is a bit weaker (around 400-600). The wind is still a problem, mostly WSW or SW, keeping the surface bumpy. It’s inconsistent and not really offering any quality. The combined swell energy is moderate (around 400-600). Not a standout.
Now, we start to see a pulse of better energy arriving around Friday the 25th. On Friday the 24th afternoon, the swell bumps up to 4 ft from the S, and we see a jump in energy (868). That’s a sign of things to come. Saturday the 25th morning looks a little better: 3 ft from the SW with a 21-second period, and the combined energy climbs to 1055 (strong). The wind is light and onshore from the SW, so it’s not clean, but the energy is there. This is the first real hint of something good.
The best bet in this whole outlook is the window from Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 28th. The swell settles in at 3 ft to 4 ft from the SW and SSW, with a period of 17-19 seconds. The combined energy is strong to very strong, hitting 1003 on Sunday morning and peaking at 1150 on Tuesday morning. The wind is light from the SW or WSW, which is an onshore direction, but it’s light enough that the surf should be clean with small bumps. This is the most consistent and powerful stretch of the run. The waves will have plenty of shape, and the long period will make paddling out easier. The 4 ft swell is still manageable for intermediates, but not for beginners, it'll be a little juice.
After that, there’s a bit of a drop-off. Wednesday the 29th sees a stronger S wind (12 mph) that will make it choppy. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st bring a bigger pulse of swell—6 ft to 6 ft from the S and SSW, with strong energy (1200-1329). This is getting into expert territory, over 5 ft, and the period drops to 14 seconds, so it’s a more powerful, but shorter period swell. The wind is light, so it should be clean, but the size and power make it one for the experienced crew only. The first few days of August see the swell drop back down to 4 ft to 5 ft, but the energy fades fast and the period gets shorter.
So, if you’re looking for the best on offer, aim for the Sunday 26th to Tuesday 28th window. That’s your cleanest, most consistent, and most powerful surf for the average surfer. The 3 ft to 4 ft SW swell with light winds will be the highlight. The bigger stuff on the 30th and 31st is for the experts only. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath for this week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SW 24 | S 13 | SW 21 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
379 | 127 | 330 | 424 | 488 | 409 | 367 | 330 | 519 | 474 | 559 | 437 | 394 | 316 | 236 | 204 | 222 | 563 | 475 | 664 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 8:30AM1.38m | 6:30PM2.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:00PM1.25m | 2:11AM0.40m | |||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 11 | SW 17 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 6 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
379 | 81 | 330 | 336 | 488 | 235 | 184 | 330 | 519 | 474 | 559 | 437 | 394 | 316 | 236 | 204 | 41 | 389 | 475 | 432 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 16 | S 13 | SW 17 | W 5 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 8 | W 6 | W 7 | S 12 | S 13 | SW 24 | W 6 | SW 21 |
67 | 127 | 163 | 424 | 8 | 409 | 367 | 96 | 59 | 57 | 12 | 28 | 9 | 32 | 56 | 69 | 222 | 563 | 25 | 664 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | S 13 | S 11 | W 6 | WNW 15 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 5 | S 12 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 26 | SW 13 | W 6 | SSW 24 | W 5 |
10 | 56 | 108 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 35 | 113 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 21 | 10 | 81 | 106 | 171 | 84 | 39 | 368 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 4 | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | — | 8 | — | — | 25 | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 59 | 0 | 60 | 189 | 0 | 103 | 38 | 38 |
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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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