Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 666 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Oceanside Pier in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming our way at Oceanside Pier.
Truth be told, it’s a quiet start. The first few days are pretty lackluster. The water is sitting at a very unusual 73.8°, that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit if you’re paddling out, but the waves themselves are a bit of a letdown. We’ve got a long-period groundswell coming from the SSW, around 16 seconds, which usually means good shape, but the wave height is hovering barely above 3.3 ft. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate, sitting around 774 (moderate wave energy) on Saturday the 15th, and it just slides down from there. The wind is some annoying cross-on flow, making things a little choppy.
Honestly, through the middle of next week and into the end of August, it’s a slog. Swell drops to that 1.6 ft to 2.6 ft range with energy figures dipping into the 100s and 200s (weak wave energy). Even when the wind goes light and onshore, the surf is just too small to get excited about. There’s a stretch of days where it’s barely worth dragging your board off the racks.
The first real glimmer of hope, and I mean a proper standout, arrives around Friday the 28th of August. We see a bump in the swell. Friday afternoon shows the swell jumping to 4.3 ft from the SSW with that lovely 16-second period. The combined energy pushes to 1044 (strong wave energy) – that’s the most juice we’ve seen in the forecast. The wind stays light cross-onshore, so while not glassy, it’s manageable.
Saturday the 29th keeps the party going with a 3.6 ft SSW swell and 18-second period, which is a very long groundswell. That kind of period is best for points and reefs rather than a beach break like the Pier, where it can set up a bit straight, but the energy is there (972 – strong wave energy). Light cross-onshore winds again.
Sunday the 30th is still on the tables with 3.3 ft SSW swell and cleanish winds. So, while the first 12 days are a write-off, the final weekend of August has a pulse.
For the standout, roll up for Oceanside Pier on Friday the 28th of August afternoon. You’ll have 4.3 ft of long-period SSW groundswell pushing through with strong combined energy (1044). The wind is light cross-onshore, which is acceptable, and because it’s a very consistent break, you’ll get waves rolling through. It’s often crowded though, so expect company in the water. It’s small enough for intermediates to handle.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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683 | 666 | 499 | 443 | 367 | 330 | 261 | 257 | 232 | 243 | 272 | 377 | 387 | 249 | 236 | 236 | 175 | 156 | 99 | 98 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:45PM1.85m | 12:26PM1.96m | 00:34AM1.60m | 1:01PM1.93m | 1:36AM1.37m | 1:41PM1.88m | 3:24AM1.21m | 2:34PM1.82m | 3:47PM1.80m | 8:25AM1.36m | 5:06PM1.83m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:51PM0.72m | 5:58AM0.56m | 6:46PM0.75m | 6:24AM0.77m | 7:51PM0.79m | 6:47AM0.96m | 9:16PM0.81m | 7:02AM1.12m | 10:59PM0.76m | 00:19AM0.65m | 10:09AM1.35m | 1:10AM0.54m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
683 | 666 | 499 | 443 | 367 | 330 | 261 | 257 | 82 | 46 | 272 | 377 | 387 | 249 | 236 | 236 | 175 | 156 | 99 | 98 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 4 | W 5 | S 10 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | W 9 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 19 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 16 | W 6 |
2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 29 | 36 | 37 | 50 | 232 | 243 | 53 | 32 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 35 | 8 | 11 | 51 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | S 11 | S 10 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 20 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 19 | W 13 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 |
10 | 20 | 19 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 121 | 2 | 114 | 98 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 57 | 13 | 14 | 81 | 49 | 51 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — |
79 | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | 11 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 40 | 59 | 60 | 25 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 60 | 59 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 103 | 38 | 0 | 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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