Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 512 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8AM. 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 (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what we’ve got for Oceanside Pier over the next couple of weeks. To be straight with you, it’s a pretty bleak picture. The forecast shows a long stretch of poor conditions, with only a few windows that might be worth a paddle if you’re desperate. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The whole period is dominated by small, weak swells from the SSW and SW, with combined energy levels mostly in the moderate range (between 186 and 576). The swell is small, between 1ft and 3ft, but the periods are often long—14 to 19 seconds—which means it’s groundswell. That’s not all good news for a beach break like Oceanside Pier; those long-period swells can break a bit too straight and make things tricky.
There’s a real gap in quality surf. From the start of the forecast on Sunday, 16 August, right through to the end of the month, the vast majority of sessions are flagged as “poor.” The wind is nearly always cross-onshore, coming from the W or WNW at 6 to 9 mph, which keeps the surface choppy. There’s no clean, glassy offshore window to speak of.
The best you can hope for are a few “marginal” sessions. The standout possibility is on Saturday, 29 August, morning and afternoon. The swell height is 3ft from the SSW, with a period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (552 in the morning, 576 in the afternoon), which is the highest we see. The wind is light cross-onshore from the W at 6-9 mph, so it’ll be a little bumpy. This is about as good as it gets, but don’t expect perfection. The other marginal call is on Sunday, 30 August, morning, with similar 3ft SSW swell, though the wind is a bit stronger and the energy lower (451).
Honestly, for a break that’s very consistent, it’s a tough run. The swell is small, the wind is rarely favorable, and there’s no day where it all comes together. If you’re a beginner, the 3ft swell is fine, but the cross-onshore wind will make it messy. The long-period swell might offer some shape, but it’s not a classic setup for this spot.
In short, the 16-day window is a flat, choppy slog. The best bet is that Saturday, 29 August, but keep your expectations in check. The extended forecast doesn’t show any real relief. It’s one of those stretches where the ocean just doesn’t want to play ball.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 499 | 443 | 367 | 330 | 264 | 257 | 232 | 243 | 272 | 377 | 387 | 249 | 236 | 236 | 175 | 156 | 137 | 98 | 92 | 167 | 218 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:26PM1.96m | 00:34AM1.60m | 1:01PM1.93m | 1:36AM1.37m | 1:41PM1.88m | 3:24AM1.21m | 2:34PM1.82m | 3:47PM1.80m | 8:25AM1.36m | 5:06PM1.83m | 8:27AM1.43m | 6:08PM1.91m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:46PM0.75m | 6:24AM0.77m | 7:51PM0.79m | 6:47AM0.96m | 9:16PM0.81m | 7:02AM1.12m | 10:59PM0.76m | 00:19AM0.65m | 10:09AM1.35m | 1:10AM0.54m | 11:57AM1.32m | 1:47AM0.43m | |||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 499 | 443 | 367 | 330 | 264 | 257 | 60 | 47 | 272 | 377 | 387 | 249 | 236 | 236 | 175 | 156 | 137 | 98 | 21 | 167 | 218 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | S 10 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 18 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 20 | 25 | 63 | 50 | 232 | 243 | 47 | 31 | 27 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 92 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 20 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 19 | WSW 19 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 19 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 114 | 98 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 57 | 35 | 14 | 81 | 49 | 49 | 81 | 27 | 58 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 13 | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 59 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 59 | 40 | 0 | 60 | 59 | 0 | 59 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 103 | 157 | 0 | 60 | 192 |
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