Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 788 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM. 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+) | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell to work through. The first real surf we can talk about comes in on Saturday, August 29th, but don’t get too excited – it’s a marginal call. The water is sitting at a very warm 77°F with a big anomaly of 9°F, so it’s way warmer than usual for this time of year at Oceanside Pier.
Saturday morning’s the pick of the first few days, but it’s still only a so-so prospect. We’ve got a 4ft SSW swell with a very long period of 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is moderate at 743. The wind is light and from the WSW, blowing straight onshore. That long period will give you some nice shaped lines, but it’s prone to being a bit walled-off at a beach break like this. The afternoon turns choppy with a cross-onshore breeze. Sunday and Monday are similar story – small, onshore, and messy. Monday morning drops to 3ft with a period of 14 seconds, but the wind is still on it. The energy is dropping fast (520). Honestly, the first weekend is a write-off for anything clean.
The following week doesn’t pick up much. Tuesday through Thursday is all marginal to poor with cross-onshore winds and swell under 3ft. The best chance for a surf in that stretch is Thursday, September 3rd morning, with a 3ft SSW swell at 12 seconds and a light cross-onshore breeze. The wave energy is low (480), so it’s a groveler’s session at best.
We finally see a slight uptick on Friday, September 4th. The morning offers a 3ft SSW swell, 17-second period, with light onshore wind. The energy is getting up there at 766. It’s still marginal, but the longer period gives it a bit more push. The wind stays light through the morning, so the first few hours might be okay. Saturday, September 5th is similar – 4ft at 16 seconds, but the wind is cross-onshore again. Still, the energy is moderate (764), so there’s some grunt in the water.
The only real standout in this whole 16-day window is Monday, September 7th, in the morning. Swell is small at 3ft, but it’s a 15-second SSW groundswell with light wind from the SW, blowing straight onshore. The real kicker is the score – it’s the highest we see. The energy is moderate (534). The wind is light and steady, which will keep the surface clean. It’s not a big swell, but it’s the most promising session for the whole period. The crowds are listed as “sometimes”, so you might have a few others out, but it’s not going to be packed.
After that, it fades. Tuesday, September 8th afternoon gets a bump in swell to 5ft, but the wind swings to a moderate cross-onshore W at 12 mph, making it choppy and poor. That’s too big for beginners and only for experts if you can handle the chop. The rest of the second week is a slow decline – small swell, poor conditions, and weak energy. By Saturday, September 13th, we’re down to 1ft with a 18-second period, but the energy is weak (217) and the wind is cross-onshore. Not worth paddling out for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
692 | 627 | 759 | 537 | 478 | 389 | 253 | 235 | 157 | 149 | 205 | 180 | 323 | 261 | 281 | 256 | 444 | 651 | 543 | 667 | 620 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:39AM1.90m | 10:30PM1.96m | 11:04AM1.97m | 11:10PM1.79m | 11:32AM2.02m | 11:57PM1.60m | 12:06PM2.03m | 00:58AM1.39m | 12:48PM2.03m | 2:40AM1.23m | 1:48PM2.00m | 6:05AM1.25m | 3:13PM1.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:31PM0.69m | 4:46AM0.49m | 5:13PM0.65m | 5:10AM0.64m | 6:02PM0.64m | 5:34AM0.79m | 7:03PM0.65m | 5:58AM0.95m | 8:23PM0.65m | 6:24AM1.10m | 10:07PM0.59m | 7:01AM1.25m | 11:37PM0.45m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 7 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
692 | 627 | 759 | 537 | 478 | 99 | 253 | 235 | 157 | 149 | 205 | 180 | 323 | 237 | 250 | 256 | 190 | 651 | 543 | 667 | 620 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 16 | SW 17 | W 6 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 10 |
30 | 28 | 80 | 120 | 89 | 389 | 212 | 158 | 156 | 118 | 80 | 16 | 22 | 261 | 281 | 38 | 444 | 174 | 185 | 123 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SW 12 | S 8 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | W 7 | SSW 19 | W 5 | W 6 | W 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 |
21 | 37 | 10 | 33 | 44 | 46 | 55 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 2 | 152 | 132 | 35 | 19 | 186 | 54 | 50 | 38 | 27 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 21 | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 170 | 0 | 59 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 59 | 60 | 27 | 59 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 59 | 0 |
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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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