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Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, S swell with 674 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period with S 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) 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+) | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for Oceanside. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a flat spell to start, and we’re not talking about a quick one-off lull. We’re looking at a solid stretch of days with no real surf to get excited about.
The first bit of any interest doesn’t show up until late Friday, the 31st of July. We’ve got a little pulse from the SSW, around 4 ft, with a 14-second period. The combined energy is moderate (646). The wind is a light cross-on, so it’s a bit messy, but it’s at least a wave. The forecast calls it marginal, and I’d agree – it’s a little something for the die-hards, but not a standout.
Then we go right back into a dry spell. From Saturday the 1st of August right through to the 22nd of August, the flags are all red. The swell drops to tiny 1 ft to 3 ft stuff, and the wind is either onshore or light cross-on, keeping the surface poor. It’s a long, quiet run. The few times we see a longer period, like 19 seconds, the swell is just too small to do anything with. It’s heartbreaking, really.
We get a little flicker of life on the 12th of August – a Wednesday afternoon. The swell picks up to 3 ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period, and the energy hits 591 (moderate). The wind is a gentle cross-on, so it’s choppy, but there’s a bit more push. Still marginal, though.
The best of the whole outlook, and I mean the only real highlight, shows up on Saturday morning, the 15th of August. We’ve got a 3 ft swell from the SSW, with a 16-second period. The combined energy is 501 (moderate). The wind is a gentle cross-on, so it’s not glassy, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a while. The water temperature is about average for the time of year. This is your best bet, but keep your expectations in check. It’s still marginal.
Look, the truth is, Oceanside Pier is a very consistent spot, so this blank run is a bummer, but it can’t last forever. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because things can change. For now, we’re in a waiting game.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
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 kJ | 674 | 588 | 322 | 261 | 173 | 289 | 119 | 91 | 88 | 83 | 82 | 91 | 91 | 84 | 77 | 75 | 162 | 127 | 125 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:10PM2.18m | 11:34AM1.68m | 10:43PM2.07m | 12:00PM1.73m | 11:19PM1.91m | 12:28PM1.79m | 00:00AM1.72m | 1:00PM1.85m | 00:51AM1.51m | 1:39PM1.90m | 2:08AM1.31m | 2:31PM1.95m | 4:24AM1.20m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:09AM0.27m | 4:43PM0.97m | 5:34AM0.36m | 5:26PM0.95m | 5:58AM0.49m | 6:16PM0.93m | 6:22AM0.63m | 7:18PM0.90m | 6:48AM0.78m | 8:38PM0.85m | 7:19AM0.94m | 10:16PM0.74m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 674 | 588 | 322 | 261 | 173 | 289 | 72 | 22 | 32 | 33 | 38 | 26 | 23 | 16 | 77 | 75 | 162 | 127 | 125 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | W 7 | W 7 | S 13 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | W 6 | S 9 | SSW 11 | W 4 |
| kJ | 5 | 44 | 146 | 69 | 33 | 22 | 119 | 91 | 75 | 83 | 82 | 83 | 54 | 84 | 36 | 12 | 6 | 25 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 9 | SW 15 | SW 13 | S 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 21 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | — | 14 | 26 | 14 | 39 | 77 | 88 | 75 | 88 | 47 | 23 | 91 | 91 | 22 | 8 | 41 | 18 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | W 6 | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | 10 | 16 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 116 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 116 | 116 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
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