Oceanside Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.19° N 117.39° W

Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oceanside Pier sea temperature is
21.5° C
2.4° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, S swell with 1,121 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 18th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 18th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up at Oceanside Pier.

Right off the bat, honestly, it’s a pretty quiet start. We’ve got a bit of a flat spell to kick things off. The first glimmer of anything surfable shows up on Saturday afternoon, July 11th, but it’s nothing to get excited about. We’re looking at a small 3-foot SSW swell with a very long 15-second period pushing in. The water is sitting at 70°, which is a full 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a pretty notable bump, almost like a warm bath. The catch is the wind is blowing onshore from the SSW at 6 mph, which is going to put a bit of a bump on the surface. The combined energy is moderate at 394, but the overall conditions are just marginal. That Saturday afternoon is the best of a weak bunch, but it’s really only for the die-hards.

From Sunday, July 12th, through to Friday, July 17th, the surf is frankly poor. The swell stays tiny, mostly around 2 to 3 feet, and the wind is a mess of cross-onshore or onshore breezes, creating choppy, bumpy conditions. The wave energy fluctuates, hitting a low of 184 on the 17th. It’s a real struggle for any kind of rideable wave. Kite surfers might find some interest in the steady cross-onshore wind, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a hard pass.

We finally get a bit of a pulse around Saturday, July 18th, with the swell holding at 3 feet from the SW, and the energy ramping up to 521. But again, the wind in the afternoon turns cross-onshore, keeping it as just a marginal prospect. This pattern of small, wind-affected surf continues right through to the 23rd.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The best day of the entire outlook looks like Thursday, July 23rd. The swell is only 3 feet from the SSW, but the wind goes completely glassy from the WNW at just 3 mph. The combined energy is low at 272, but when the ocean goes flat like that, you’ll get the cleanest, most pristine surface you could ask for. It’s the only window in the forecast that’s explicitly flagged as “good surf conditions.” If you can get out there that morning, you’ll be rewarded with the cleanest lines of the whole period, even if they aren’t big.

After that, we get a nice little run into the end of July. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th see a bump in the swell size and a massive jump in energy, with the combined energy hitting 970 on the 25th morning. That’s moderate to strong energy. The swell is from the SW at 3 feet with a period of 21 seconds – that’s a nice, long-period groundswell. The wind is light cross-onshore, which is okay, but not glassy. Sunday the 26th also looks promising with a 4-foot SW swell and offshore wind from the SSW. The energy is up there at 938. This whole weekend from the 25th into the 26th is a proper standout for the longer range – though it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

Bottom line: The first two weeks are mostly a write-off for decent waves. The standout is Thursday, July 23rd morning for the glassy, clean conditions. The real potential for size and power shows up in the final weekend, Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th, with a nice groundswell. Those are the ones to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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SSW
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14
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SSW
13
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0.8
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14
0.4
SW
18
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18
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17
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16
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16
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19
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19
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18
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18
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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316
352
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187
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194
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181
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498
1121
881
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
15
SW
10
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10
W
15
WSW
5
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10
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10
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High Tide
9:18AM1.52m
7:59PM2.53m
10:02AM1.59m
8:50PM2.58m
10:44AM1.65m
9:40PM2.56m
11:25AM1.71m
10:28PM2.45m
12:07PM1.76m
11:16PM2.26m
12:48PM1.80m
00:05AM2.01m
1:31PM1.84m
Low Tide
2:39AM0.01m
1:34PM1.09m
3:26AM-0.11m
2:30PM1.03m
4:11AM-0.15m
3:24PM0.98m
4:54AM-0.11m
4:18PM0.95m
5:36AM-0.01m
5:13PM0.93m
6:15AM0.16m
6:12PM0.94m
6:52AM0.36m
7:18PM0.95m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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