
Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 5 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★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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+) | 8AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 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.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, let's look at what's cookin' at Oceanside Pier. To be honest, the forecast is a bit of a bummer. We've got some long-period southern swell on the horizon, but the wind's gonna be a pest the whole time, messin' up the surface.
The first day that's even worth mentioning is Tuesday, July 7th. We'll see a 4ft SSW swell with an 18 second period, but the wind is onshore. The energy is moderate. Wednesday the 8th morning is similar, with 4ft swell. The conditions are called "marginal," which is surfer-speak for "you might get some waves, but they won't be pretty." The water temp is nothing out of the ordinary for this time of year.
After that, it's a long, slow slide into the abyss. From Thursday the 9th onwards into the second week, the swell fades. We're looking at waves around 3ft on Friday the 10th, and staying in that knee-high range through the weekend. The period drops, and the energy gets real weak, dipping into the low 200s. It's small, weak, and the cross-onshore wind will keep everything bumpy and messy.
There's a tiny pulse on Thursday, July 16th morning with a 3ft W swell, but it's a super short-period windswell at 9 seconds, so it'll just be choppy junk.
Honest truth, there's no standout day here for Oceanside Pier. Your best bet would be the morning of Wednesday the 8th, and even that's a "maybe." You'll probably spend more time looking at the ocean than riding it over this 16-day stretch.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Sat 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | 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 |
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233 | 348 | 273 | 550 | 326 | 326 | 485 | 777 | 603 | 491 | 667 | 651 | 627 | 505 | 481 | 481 | 362 | 339 | 405 | 348 | 367 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:13AM1.80m | 2:11PM1.67m | 1:03AM1.62m | 2:49PM1.76m | 2:15AM1.43m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:17AM0.54m | 7:41PM1.15m | 7:49AM0.66m | 9:06PM1.06m | 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 | ||||||||
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | |
8:01 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | 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 |
233 | 348 | 273 | 550 | 326 | 326 | 392 | 777 | 603 | 104 | 667 | 651 | 627 | 505 | 481 | 481 | 362 | 339 | 405 | 348 | 367 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 20 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 18 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 |
146 | 98 | 99 | 16 | 22 | 259 | 50 | 60 | 61 | 491 | 117 | 67 | 119 | 97 | 128 | 87 | 54 | 39 | 22 | 11 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | SSW 9 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 7 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 19 | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | — | S 10 | WNW 10 | — | S 20 | S 19 |
5 | 8 | 54 | 181 | 180 | 47 | 485 | 2 | 220 | 140 | 118 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 10 | — | 30 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | W 3 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | 3 | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 59 | 60 | 0 | 59 | 60 | 0 | 178 | 183 | 4 | 103 | 60 | 60 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 116 | 116 | 0 | 60 | 60 |
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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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