
Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 553 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s is also forecast. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 5PM. 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+) | 11PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. I’m just gonna call it like I see it for Oceanside Pier over the next couple of weeks. This forecast is a bummer, plain and simple. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, chopped-up waves. The water’s a warm 74°, which is much warmer than usual for the season, so at least you’ll be comfortable while you’re sitting out there waiting for nothing.
The pattern starts on Monday afternoon, September 14th. We’ve got a tiny SSW groundswell, maybe 2ft, with a super long 18-second period. The energy reading is 284 (moderate), but the wind is onshore and the report just says "poor." It’s flat and messy.
Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th bring a little bump, 1ft to 3ft, with periods dropping from 20 to 17 seconds. The wave energy gets to 416 units (moderate), but the wind keeps shifting onshore or cross-onshore. It’s light, so it’s not a total washing machine, but it’s enough to put a wrinkle on the surface.
Honestly, the first week is a wash. From Thursday the 17th to Sunday the 21st, the swell builds a little, topping out at 3ft to 3ft from the SW with 15-18 second periods. The energy finally climbs into the 500-600 range (moderate). For me, the only real “standout” is Sunday morning, September 20th. We’ve got swell at 3ft from the SW at 18 seconds, energy at 585 (moderate), and light onshore wind. It’s not good, it’s just the least-bad option. That’s for the hardcore logs or maybe a foil.
Then things get really quiet. From Monday the 22nd all the way to the end of the month, the surf just gives up. Swell drops to 2ft to 3ft, the period shortens from 16 seconds down to a weak 13-14 seconds, and the energy tanks back to 250-300 units. The wind is a near-constant cross-onshore or onshore story. It’s "poor" almost every day.
By the second week, from the 25th of September, there’s nothing to recommend. The short period means weak, gutless waves. This setup looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle board. There’s a tiny glimmer on Tuesday morning, September 29th, with a 2ft groundswell (16 seconds from SW) and glassy conditions (wind light from the SW at 3 mph), giving us 307 units of energy. It’s the last little hiccup, but it’s still only marginal at best.
So, bottom line: We’ve got a 16-day forecast with one marginally surfable day on the 20th and then a whole lot of nothing. If you’re dying to get wet, hit the pier that Sunday morning, but don’t expect much. This is just a flat, boring patch for the area.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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 17 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
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150 | 190 | 161 | 127 | 114 | 390 | 229 | 366 | 288 | 275 | 405 | 303 | 303 | 234 | 379 | 375 | 375 | 455 | 522 | 499 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:18AM1.49m | 11:53AM1.99m | 1:22AM1.32m | 12:27PM1.90m | 3:52AM1.22m | 1:13PM1.80m | 2:35PM1.72m | 8:13AM1.44m | 4:22PM1.72m | 7:53AM1.50m | 5:36PM1.80m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:14PM0.56m | 5:24AM0.96m | 7:08PM0.64m | 5:37AM1.11m | 8:22PM0.72m | 5:04AM1.22m | 10:05PM0.73m | 11:35PM0.67m | 10:11AM1.43m | 00:29AM0.57m | 11:54AM1.34m | 1:06AM0.48m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | W 5 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
94 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 88 | 390 | 229 | 366 | 288 | 275 | 405 | 183 | 303 | 21 | 379 | 375 | 375 | 82 | 78 | 78 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 6 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
150 | 190 | 161 | 122 | 21 | 11 | 74 | 65 | 160 | 162 | 156 | 303 | 158 | 139 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 455 | 522 | 499 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | S 9 | W 6 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 12 | W 11 | W 6 | S 11 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 |
40 | 38 | 37 | 127 | 114 | 15 | 9 | 28 | 14 | 25 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 234 | 99 | 96 | 85 | 48 | 76 | 51 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 38 | 38 | 107 | 0 | 116 | 60 | 0 | 59 | 60 | 0 | 59 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 |
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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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