Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,907 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watching this stretch every morning for longer than most of you have been paddling. Let’s get into it.
Right now, Oceanside Pier is in a flat spell. The first few days are a write-off for paddling. From Tuesday 1 September right through to Thursday afternoon 3 September, we’re looking at poor surf with tiny, weak, onshore junk. Combined energy here is weak—between 263 and 548—and the water temp is sitting at a very unusual 77°, which is 9° warmer than average for this time of year, so you’ll feel that, but the waves aren’t playing along.
Friday 4 September brings a slight lift, but we’re still in marginal territory—around 3ft of SSW swell, moderate energy (748 to 846), and that cross-onshore wind keeps it messy. Not worth rushing for.
Then we finally get a window. Saturday 5 September morning shows some clouds, light cross-on wind at 6 mph, swell building to 4ft from the S at 14 seconds, and combined energy climbing to 1250. It’s still only a marginal call—tide might be fussy—but it’s the first real pulse. Best of the first week is Sunday 6 September morning. That’s the standout. We’ve got 7ft of S swell at 14 seconds, with a light N cross-offshore breeze at 6 mph, giving clean conditions. Energy is strong at 1632. This is excellent for experienced surfers; the size over 5ft means beginners will find it heavy. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, so get in early.
Monday 7 September hits a peak at 8ft from the S, but the wind swings cross-on and then cross-shore in the afternoon (WNW at 16 mph—that’s 16 mph, a moderate breeze), and the wave comment flags a cross-chop. Combined energy is very strong at 2850 to 2907, but the quality drops fast. This is expert-only territory—over 8ft—and the wind messes it up. That afternoon, setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The second week fades. Tuesday 8 September drops back to 6ft and weaker energy (842), with continuing cross-on wind. By Wednesday 9 September we’re back below 3ft. From 9 September through 16 September, there’s a long gap where surf stays small and mostly poor, with combined energy often below 500. The only bright spot is Tuesday 15 September morning: a tiny 2ft of WSW swell, but it’s glassy (wind from S at 3 mph, glass state), and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” Combined energy is only 304, so it’s weak, but clean. That’s your consolation prize in the second week—otherwise, don’t hold your breath.
Oceanside Pier is very consistent for break reliability, but the quality is lacking for most of this run. Early morning Sunday 6 September is the standout. Go then.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 |
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114 | 93 | 132 | 149 | 288 | 188 | 399 | 547 | 587 | 559 | 674 | 691 | 626 | 1078 | 1617 | 1754 | 1949 | 2850 | 2907 | 1477 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 00:58AM1.39m | 12:48PM2.03m | 2:40AM1.23m | 1:48PM2.00m | 6:05AM1.25m | 3:13PM1.98m | 7:12AM1.38m | 4:46PM2.04m | 7:41AM1.51m | 6:01PM2.14m | 8:09AM1.64m | 7:00PM2.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:03PM0.65m | 5:58AM0.95m | 8:23PM0.65m | 6:24AM1.10m | 10:07PM0.59m | 7:01AM1.25m | 11:37PM0.45m | 10:01AM1.32m | 00:40AM0.30m | 11:49AM1.23m | 1:27AM0.18m | 12:55PM1.08m | 2:07AM0.11m | |||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 |
78 | 27 | 25 | 149 | 203 | 69 | 399 | 547 | 587 | 559 | 674 | 691 | 626 | 1078 | 1617 | 1754 | 1949 | 2850 | 2907 | 1477 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 12 | S 10 | W 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | W 6 | W 6 | S 14 | S 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 10 | SW 20 | W 12 | WSW 11 | — | — | SW 18 |
114 | 46 | 106 | 80 | 44 | 140 | 56 | 30 | 37 | 206 | 530 | 512 | 519 | 41 | 15 | 3 | 23 | — | — | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | S 16 | SSW 11 | W 5 | SW 12 | SW 11 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
80 | 93 | 132 | 23 | 288 | 188 | 58 | 64 | 124 | 81 | 7 | 47 | 41 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
21 | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 0 | 59 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 59 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 59 | 60 | 40 |
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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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