Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ at Oceanside Pier. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so I’ll break it down for you.

We’re starting off with a pretty solid run of waves, but it comes with a warning. The water is a toasty 73°, which is a whopping 6° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a real oddity, so don’t expect your typical July chill.

The action kicks off Sunday morning, the 26th. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell with a very long period of 19 seconds—that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (941). The wind is a light 6 mph breeze from the SW, keeping it clean. Now, a heads-up: that long period means the swell is gonna be super lined up, so at a beach break like the Pier, it might break a bit too straight and close out. It’s best for the more experienced crew who can find the corners. The afternoons are smaller and weaker, but still rideable.

Monday morning, the 27th, pushes up a touch to 4ft from the SSW with the period dropping to 18 seconds. The energy is getting stronger (1131). Still light and clean, so it’s a good bet for a morning session. This pattern of 4ft to 4ft SSW swell with light winds holds through Tuesday and Wednesday, though the energy stays moderate. The best standouts are likely these morning windows, especially Monday and Tuesday, before the wind shifts.

Things get a bit more interesting Thursday morning, the 30th. The swell jumps to 6ft from the S, period 14 seconds. The energy is strong (1176). That’s a solid push, getting into the size where it’s not for learners. The wind is still light, so it’s going to be a proper session. But by Thursday afternoon, the wind goes cross-onshore, so the morning is the clear winner.

Friday morning, the 31st, is the biggest of the run so far: 6ft from the SSW, period 14 seconds. The energy is strong (1391). With a light cross-onshore breeze, it’s going to be a bit lumpy, but for the experienced surfer, there’ll be plenty of power. It’s the biggest push of the forecast, so if you’re comfortable in that size, Friday morning is your standout.

Then we hit a wall. Saturday, the 1st of August, is still rideable at 5ft, but the energy is fading fast (679). From Sunday the 2nd onward, it’s a proper drought. The swell drops to under 3ft, and the energy is weak (values between 116 and 530). The wind stays light most of the time, but there just isn’t any push. This flat spell runs right through to the end of the outlook on the 10th of August, with only a flicker of poor surf a week out on the 7th. It’s a long gap, so if you’re looking for a paddle, you’ve got a window from Sunday the 26th through Friday the 31st. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty, signing off.

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