Oceanside Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.19° N 117.39° W

Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oceanside Pier sea temperature is
22.2° C
2.3° 

Oceanside Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 387 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s 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 (Aug 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 18th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 18th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 19th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Hey, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple weeks for the local waters.

It’s a slow start, no two ways about it. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf with a lot of sideshore wind. If you’re hoping for a good wave, you’ll need to be patient. The action doesn’t really start to build until the tail end of the month.

Oceanside Pier is the only game in town, so that’s where we’re looking. The water temperature is 72°, which is about 4° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a serious anomaly, so definitely a day for a shorty or just boardshorts.

On Tuesday the 18th, we’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the SSW, but a cross-onshore wind from the WSW at 6 mph is messing up the surface. The wave energy is 385, which is pretty weak. Wednesday the 19th is a better bet. The swell is 3ft from the SSW, with a light offshore wind from the SW at 6 mph. The energy climbs to 451, and the period is a solid 16 seconds – that’s real groundswell. It’s the cleanest morning of the early period, but it’s still small. Grab a log.

Then comes the real lull. From Thursday the 20th all the way through Friday the 28th, it’s a desert. Swell heights rarely hit 2ft, wave energy drops into the 200s and 300s, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore. A few mornings have offshore wind, but the swell is too weak to care. You’re looking at about nine days of really poor surf.

Things finally perk up on Saturday the 29th of August. A pulse of 3ft to 3ft SSW swell arrives with a 16-second period. The energy jumps to 519, and the wind is light and cross-onshore from the WSW at 6 mph. It’s not glassy, but it’s a clear step up in power. Sunday the 30th holds a similar 4ft swell, with the same cross-onshore wind and energy still high at 558. This is your best window. That long period groundswell will wrap in nicely and give the waves some real shape. It’s a long way off, so keep checking, but this is the one to aim for.

The start of September fades back into small, weak conditions. So, mark your calendar for the 19th for a clean little session, and lock in the 29th and 30th for the best chance of a proper wave.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
243
272
377
387
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236
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226
156
137
135
92
167
218
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269
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273
Wind (km/h)
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5
WNW
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High Tide
3:24AM1.21m
2:34PM1.82m
3:47PM1.80m
8:25AM1.36m
5:06PM1.83m
8:27AM1.43m
6:08PM1.91m
8:41AM1.49m
6:56PM2.01m
8:58AM1.55m
7:35PM2.10m
Low Tide
9:16PM0.81m
7:02AM1.12m
10:59PM0.76m
00:19AM0.65m
10:09AM1.35m
1:10AM0.54m
11:57AM1.32m
1:47AM0.43m
12:51PM1.24m
2:18AM0.34m
1:31PM1.14m
2:46AM0.27m
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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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