Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 402 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you—this 16-day window for Oceanside Pier is a tough one. The combined swell energy is mostly in the moderate range (values between 149 and 658), but it's messy. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Right now, Monday the 17th through Saturday the 23rd of August, we're looking at poor surf. The swell is tiny, mostly around 2ft to 3ft from the SSW, with periods from 13 to 16 seconds. The wind is cross-onshore or onshore, making it choppy and uninviting. There's a solid gap of flatness here—nothing worth paddling out for.
We finally get a flicker of hope on Thursday the 27th of August. The morning looks glassy with a 2ft SSW swell at 14 seconds and light offshore vibes, but the energy is weak (269). The afternoon goes glassy too, with calm winds. The score is still low, but it's the cleanest we've seen. That's a "maybe" session for the die-hards.
Then the real standout shows up on Sunday the 30th of August. The morning is glassy, with a 3ft swell from the SSW at 15 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 658 (moderate), and the conditions are marked as "very good." This is the best on offer—clean, waist-high waves with a bit of punch. The wind is offshore, so it'll be smooth. It's a long way out, but keep an eye on that one.
The rest of the outlook into early September is marginal at best. Small swells, cross-onshore winds, and mixed conditions. It's not a total write-off, but you're not missing much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 330 | 264 | 257 | 232 | 243 | 272 | 377 | 387 | 249 | 236 | 236 | 226 | 156 | 137 | 135 | 92 | 123 | 218 | 177 | 155 | 269 |
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 | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 8:41AM1.49m | 6:56PM2.01m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:51PM1.24m | 2:18AM0.34m | |||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 330 | 264 | 257 | 39 | 39 | 272 | 377 | 387 | 249 | 236 | 236 | 226 | 156 | 137 | 135 | 92 | 123 | 218 | 137 | 135 | 269 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 18 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 18 | W 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | W 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 24 | 63 | 33 | 232 | 243 | 36 | 41 | 29 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 5 | 81 | 6 | 49 | 51 | 89 | 17 | 177 | 155 | 199 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 20 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 19 | WSW 19 | S 10 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | W 10 | SW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 5 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 2 | 114 | 98 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 57 | 35 | 8 | 6 | 51 | 51 | 29 | 18 | 58 | 86 | 84 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 59 | 60 | 0 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 59 | 60 | 0 | 103 | 178 | 0 | 103 | 178 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 59 | 59 | 0 |
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