Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 932 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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+) | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty checking in from the Oceanside Pier area. Let's be straight with you, it's been a bit of a flat spell and the next couple of weeks are looking pretty average for a paddle. The water is sitting at a warm 74°, which is a solid 6° warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need a thick suit, but the surf quality is a different story.
We start off with a little bit of hope Tuesday morning, the 25th of August. There's a 2ft swell from the SW, but it's got a long 16-second period on it. The problem is the wind is onshore from the WSW at 6 mph, putting a bit of a bump on it. The combined energy is only moderate at 400, and honestly, the conditions are looking marginal. Tuesday afternoon is much the same, just a tiny bump up to 3ft from the S.
Wednesday the 26th sees a slight increase, with a 4ft swell from the S, but the period drops to 12 seconds. It's still onshore wind, so don't expect any gems. This pattern basically sticks around through Thursday the 27th and into the weekend. The waves are there, but they're messy.
Friday the 28th morning has a small 3ft swell from the SSW with a longer 17-second period, but the wind turns cross-onshore from the W, which is just enough to mess up the face. The energy is still moderate (542), but the conditions are described as having "light cross-onshore with small wind ripples." Not ideal.
Saturday the 29th is probably the most promising of a weak bunch. The morning shows a 3ft SSW swell with a 17-second period and combined energy of 686. The wind is light and cross-onshore from the WSW at 6 mph, but it's the afternoon that looks a bit cleaner with the wind swinging more onshore. Still, it's a "marginal" call.
After the weekend, the outlook really fades. From Monday the 31st of August right through to Tuesday the 8th of September, we're looking at a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions. The swell stays small, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is consistently cross-onshore or onshore. A lot of these days are marked as "poor surf conditions" with zero scores. The best you can hope for is a 4ft swell on Saturday the 5th of September, but it's going to be choppy with a 9 mph cross-onshore wind.
The only real standout in this whole 16-day window is Oceanside Pier. It’s a very consistent, exposed break, so it will always pick up whatever is out there. The best window looks to be the morning of Saturday the 29th of August. You'll have a 3ft SSW groundswell with a long 17-second period. The water is much warmer than normal, so the vibe will be good, but just be aware it can get crowded sometimes. The long period will make for better-shaped waves here, and the light cross-onshore wind is manageable. It's not epic, but it's the best you're going to get in this run.
For the first week of September, honestly, it's not looking good for paddle surfing. The swell is small, and the wind is often cross-onshore or onshore, making it choppy. With a beach break setup, this might actually be more interesting for the kite surfers than us.
Hang in there, the forecasts can always change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
264 | 229 | 599 | 485 | 461 | 272 | 333 | 279 | 270 | 351 | 325 | 932 | 587 | 788 | 706 | 537 | 405 | 321 | 321 | 178 | 154 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:16AM1.61m | 8:10PM2.17m | 9:35AM1.68m | 8:44PM2.20m | 9:55AM1.75m | 9:18PM2.17m | 10:17AM1.83m | 9:53PM2.09m | 10:39AM1.90m | 10:30PM1.96m | 11:04AM1.97m | 11:10PM1.79m | 11:32AM2.02m | 11:57PM1.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:06PM1.04m | 3:12AM0.24m | 2:40PM0.94m | 3:36AM0.24m | 3:15PM0.84m | 4:00AM0.29m | 3:51PM0.76m | 4:23AM0.38m | 4:31PM0.69m | 4:46AM0.49m | 5:13PM0.65m | 5:10AM0.64m | 6:02PM0.64m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 17 | S 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 7 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 6 |
264 | 229 | 599 | 485 | 461 | 272 | 333 | 279 | 158 | 351 | 71 | 932 | 587 | 788 | 706 | 537 | 405 | 76 | 321 | 43 | 38 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | S 9 | SW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 14 | W 7 | SSW 14 | S 12 |
126 | 208 | 203 | 248 | 198 | 171 | 169 | 167 | 270 | 103 | 147 | 51 | 83 | 15 | 91 | 111 | 80 | 321 | 58 | 178 | 134 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSE 12 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 13 | SSW 19 | W 12 | SW 14 | W 11 | SSW 19 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 |
10 | 47 | 11 | 20 | 11 | 55 | 142 | 71 | 116 | 61 | 325 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 14 | 35 | 52 | 142 | 112 | 103 | 154 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 59 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 60 | 0 | 103 | 60 | 38 | 107 | 130 | 0 | 14 | 59 | 0 | 60 | 59 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 43 | 60 | 60 | 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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