
Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 777 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s 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 (Jul 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. 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 7th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s lining up for us at Oceanside Pier.
Right off the bat, the good news is that this is a very consistent break, so the chance of a wave is never far away. However, the overall pattern for the next couple of weeks is one of small, weak to moderate energy. The first real standout we’ve got is on Tuesday, July 7th. There’s a long-period groundswell in the water from the SSW – we’re talking 18 seconds – which is packing moderate energy (837). The swell is around 4ft, and with the wind set to be a light breeze from the WSW in the morning, sounding pretty clean and glassy. This is your best bet for a session this week, but just a heads up, with this long period, the sets will be lazy and a little inconsistent. The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
From there, things get a bit messy. We see the swell drop and the wind turns cross-onshore through the rest of the week and into the weekend. Wednesday and Thursday still have some weak knee-high waves, but the quality is marginal and the texture on the water won’t be great. Friday the 10th through to the start of the following week is pretty grim – choppy, low energy, and poor surf conditions. Honestly, it looks more like a stretch for a paddle than a proper surf. The combined wave energy drops off into the two and three-digit range, making it feel weak.
Looking further out, there is a little flicker of hope around Saturday, July 18th. We see the swell bump up a touch to 3ft from the SW with that long period again (18 seconds) and moderate wave energy (557). The wind is looking offshore in the morning, which is a major positive for clean conditions. It’s a couple of weeks out, so take it with a pinch of salt, but it’s something to bookmark. That Saturday morning looks like the best of the second week, but the surf is still only going to be small.
For the rest of that second week, we’re tracking another drop-off. Monday the 20th onwards is back into the doldrums with weak, messy surf and persistent cross-onshore winds. It’s the kind of period where you might be better off waiting for the next swell.
So, to wrap it up: this week, your go-to is Tuesday morning, July 7th, for that clean, glassy groundswell. Next week, keep an eye on the morning of Saturday, July 18th, for some cleaner, organised waves, though still small. Everything in between is a bit of a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 |
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777 | 603 | 491 | 667 | 651 | 675 | 545 | 481 | 481 | 362 | 411 | 405 | 344 | 358 | 210 | 316 | 289 | 220 | 312 | 176 | 217 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:33PM1.87m | 4:01AM1.29m | 4:22PM1.99m | 5:58AM1.27m | 5:16PM2.13m | 7:26AM1.34m | 6:12PM2.28m | 8:28AM1.44m | 7:06PM2.42m | 9:18AM1.52m | 7:59PM2.53m | 10:02AM1.59m | 8:50PM2.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:25AM0.79m | 10:37PM0.89m | 9:12AM0.93m | 11:54PM0.66m | 10:13AM1.04m | 00:57AM0.42m | 11:24AM1.11m | 1:50AM0.19m | 12:32PM1.12m | 2:39AM0.01m | 1:34PM1.09m | 3:26AM-0.11m | 2:30PM1.03m | 4:11AM-0.15m | |||||||
5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 |
777 | 603 | 102 | 667 | 651 | 675 | 545 | 481 | 481 | 362 | 411 | 405 | 344 | 358 | 210 | 316 | 289 | 220 | 312 | 176 | 217 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 18 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | S 17 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 21 | SSW 13 | SW 19 |
58 | 60 | 491 | 114 | 65 | 72 | 142 | 94 | 68 | 54 | 27 | 23 | 13 | 11 | 153 | 68 | 107 | 33 | 18 | 120 | 133 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 19 | — | — | S 9 | S 10 | — | S 11 | WNW 10 | — | S 19 | S 19 | W 5 | S 18 | W 5 | S 16 | W 15 | SW 19 | S 12 |
2 | 220 | 140 | 118 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 10 | — | 66 | 30 | 5 | 25 | 5 | 46 | 4 | 59 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | W 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 59 | 233 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 38 | 103 | 0 | 103 | 103 | 0 | 38 | 107 | 0 | 116 | 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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