Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 807 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 15) at 2AM. 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+) | 2AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got coming up at Oceanside Pier.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks look pretty flat and frustrating. The swell that is showing up is small, and the wind is almost always coming from the wrong direction, messing up any chance of clean waves. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, choppy surf with cross-onshore winds. The water is way warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at a balmy 75°F – that's about 7°F above average, so the ocean feels like bathwater even if the waves don't.
The first decent window, and really the only standout in this whole outlook, is the Saturday of the 15th of August. Swell picks up a little to around 3ft to 4ft out of the SSW with a period of 16 seconds. That's a proper long-period groundswell, which will bring some energy but can be a bit tricky at a beach break like this – tends to stand up too straight. The combined energy will be moderate to strong (615 to 718), but the real hero is the wind. Saturday morning is looking at a light cross-onshore breeze of only 6 mph, which is the cleanest we’ll see all week. It'll still be a bit bumpy, but it's the best shot at a few fun ones. The crowds might be frustrating though, as it's the best day and a popular spot.
After that, it's back to the doldrums. The swell drops off fast again, and the wind turns more onshore for the following week. Through the 22nd and into the 23rd, we're looking at tiny 1ft to 2ft waves with moderate energy (183 to 310) and persistent cross-onshore winds. It's not worth paddling out, honestly. If you're a kiter, the onshore wind and bumpy conditions might be more interesting than it is for a surfer. The outlook doesn't get any better through to the end of the month; it's just small, weak, and choppy.
So bottom line: wait for Saturday the 15th of August for your best, and possibly only, chance at a surf. Anything else in this 16-day forecast is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
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 kJ | 95 | 252 | 316 | 195 | 264 | 306 | 255 | 358 | 280 | 302 | 404 | 807 | 417 | 683 | 666 | 551 | 443 | 482 | 367 | 301 | 261 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:39AM1.70m | 8:45PM2.49m | 10:13AM1.79m | 9:31PM2.43m | 10:46AM1.87m | 10:16PM2.30m | 11:19AM1.93m | 11:00PM2.09m | 11:52AM1.96m | 11:45PM1.85m | 12:26PM1.96m | 00:34AM1.60m | 1:01PM1.93m | 1:36AM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:33PM0.92m | 3:49AM-0.05m | 3:23PM0.82m | 4:24AM0.03m | 4:11PM0.75m | 4:58AM0.17m | 5:00PM0.72m | 5:29AM0.35m | 5:51PM0.72m | 5:58AM0.56m | 6:46PM0.75m | 6:24AM0.77m | 7:51PM0.79m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 95 | 252 | 316 | 195 | 264 | 306 | 255 | 358 | 280 | 217 | 404 | 807 | 417 | 683 | 666 | 551 | 443 | 482 | 367 | 301 | 261 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | W 4 | SW 14 | S 11 | W 5 | S 10 | SW 10 | W 5 | WSW 12 | SSW 18 | W 6 |
| kJ | 75 | 83 | 55 | 42 | 61 | 35 | 62 | 61 | 51 | 302 | 214 | 5 | 191 | 21 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 63 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | S 12 | W 5 | W 11 | S 11 | SW 10 | S 10 | WSW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 51 | 75 | 44 | 44 | 49 | 27 | 23 | 44 | 149 | 16 | 65 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 20 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | WNW 12 | — | W 3 | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 5 | W 5 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 28 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 13 | 13 | — | 13 | 18 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 59 | 59 | 21 | 59 | 59 | 43 | 59 | 60 | 0 |
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