Oceanside Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.19° N 117.39° W

Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oceanside Pier sea temperature is
23.1°C
3.1° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 867 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SW 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 (Aug 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 23rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 25th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. It’s a quiet start for Oceanside, but let’s get into it.

Right now, the ocean is flat and fussy. We’ve got a tiny 2ft SW swell pushing through, but it’s coming from the west with a 9 mph cross-on breeze, making it messy. The water is a warm 74°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. The combined swell energy is weak (305). Honestly, it’s just poor out there. There’s nothing to ride for the first few days.

Sunday 23rd & Monday 24th – Don’t bother. The wind is onshore or cross-on, and the swell is tiny. The waves are just choppy and weak.

Tuesday 25th – Still marginal. We get a slight bump to 2ft from the SW, but the period drops to 16 seconds, which is still a long-period groundswell. The wind is light cross-on from the WSW at 6 mph, so it’s not totally blown out, but the energy is moderate (406). It’s a “maybe” for a longboard, but I wouldn’t rush.

Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th – A little more size comes in, with 4ft to 4ft from the south, but the period drops to 12 seconds. The wind is light cross-on, so it’s clean but still small. The combined energy picks up to moderate (594-621). It’s surfable for the patient, but nothing to write home about.

Friday 28th to Sunday 30th – The swell shifts to the SSW, holding around 3ft to 4ft, with periods around 15-17 seconds. The wind stays light (6 mph), mostly cross-on or onshore. The energy climbs to moderate (720 on Saturday morning). This is the first real window for a decent session. The long period means the sets will be clean, but the beach breaks might be a bit straight. For a point break or reef, this would be fun. Here at the pier, it’s a toss-up.

Monday 31st to Wednesday 2nd September – The swell fades and the wind picks up. We’re back to 3ft-3ft and poor conditions. The wind is cross-on from the SSW at 9 mph. The energy drops back to weak (280-465). Another gap.

Thursday 3rd September – Things start to hint at a change. The swell is 3ft-3ft from the SSW, but the period jumps back to 19 seconds. The wind is still cross-on, but the energy is moderate (677-885). It’s still marginal, but the long period is a promise.

The Standout: Friday 4th & Saturday 5th September – This is the one to circle. The swell builds to 4ft-5ft from the SSW, with a solid 17-second period. The wind is light, mainly cross-on or onshore at 6 mph. The combined energy jumps to strong (1139-1406). This is the best run of the 16-day window. The swell is hitting the exposed SSW direction perfectly, and the light wind will keep it clean. At 4ft, it’s still fine for intermediates, but the long period means it’ll have some punch. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have some company, but it’s worth it.

Sunday 6th September – Still sizeable at 5ft, but the wind picks up to 9 mph onshore, and the energy is still strong (1565). The quality drops off.

Monday 7th September – The swell hits 7ft from the SSW, but the wind is onshore at 12 mph. That’s a choppy, powerful mess. Only for the experts if they’re desperate. The energy is very strong (1624), but the wind will ruin it.

So, the best bet is Friday 4th and Saturday 5th September at Oceanside Pier. That’s when the swell, wind, and energy line up. The rest of the window is mostly small, choppy, or just poor. It’s a typical late-summer lull, but there’s a solid little pulse at the start of September to keep hope alive.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:41AM1.49m
6:56PM2.01m
8:58AM1.55m
7:35PM2.10m
9:16AM1.61m
8:10PM2.17m
9:35AM1.68m
8:44PM2.20m
9:55AM1.75m
9:18PM2.17m
10:17AM1.83m
9:53PM2.09m
10:39AM1.90m
10:30PM1.96m
Low Tide
12:51PM1.24m
2:18AM0.34m
1:31PM1.14m
2:46AM0.27m
2:06PM1.04m
3:12AM0.24m
2:40PM0.94m
3:36AM0.24m
3:15PM0.84m
4:00AM0.29m
3:51PM0.76m
4:23AM0.38m
4:31PM0.69m
4:46AM0.49m
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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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