Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, S swell with 1,243 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 (Sep 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM. 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+) | 5AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming up for Oceanside Pier.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. The week ahead isn’t a total washout, but you’ll have to pick your moments. There’s some solid groundswell energy in the mix, but the wind is going to be a real pain for a few days.
The real standout window is Sunday afternoon, September 6th. The swell is a decent 4ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, which is a nice long-period groundswell. That'll give you some proper push and shape. The combined swell energy is sitting at 1338 (moderate wave energy), but the real magic is the wind. It’s a light, 6 mph offshore breeze from the north. That means the surface will be clean, with those clean, open faces. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook. If you’re an intermediate, that’s your session.
Before that, Saturday the 5th is a write-off. The swell is small and the wind is cross-onshore, churning it up. You’ll be battling a messy surface for a 3ft swell. Skip it.
Monday the 7th through Tuesday the 8th sees the swell size bump up to around 6ft, but the wind turns nasty. Strong cross-onshore winds from the WNW will make it choppy and blown out. That’s a pass for a clean surf session. The combined energy jumps to 1064-1166, but the quality is poor. With that wind and swell, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The rest of the week from Wednesday the 9th onward drops off significantly. The swell fades to under 3ft, and the energy drops into the 200-700 range. The wind is light, sometimes offshore, but the swell is too small and weak to get excited about. It’s a long, flat stretch.
For the second week, from about September 14th onwards, it’s a quiet period. The swell stays tiny, barely breaking 2ft, and the combined energy is in the low 200-300 range. The winds are light, but there’s nothing to ride. It’s a proper lull, so don’t plan a trip around it.
So, to sum it up: Sunday afternoon, September 6th is the one to circle. Clean, lined-up, and good energy. The rest of the forecast is a lot of waiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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 kJ | 620 | 512 | 628 | 645 | 1208 | 636 | 702 | 977 | 1139 | 1044 | 852 | 571 | 372 | 214 | 278 | 419 | 553 | 502 | 483 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:12AM1.38m | 4:46PM2.04m | 7:41AM1.51m | 6:01PM2.14m | 8:09AM1.64m | 7:00PM2.24m | 8:37AM1.76m | 7:51PM2.30m | 9:05AM1.88m | 8:37PM2.28m | 9:33AM1.98m | 9:21PM2.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:37PM0.45m | 10:01AM1.32m | 00:40AM0.30m | 11:49AM1.23m | 1:27AM0.18m | 12:55PM1.08m | 2:07AM0.11m | 1:47PM0.90m | 2:43AM0.10m | 2:34PM0.74m | 3:16AM0.16m | 3:18PM0.61m | 3:46AM0.28m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 620 | 462 | 599 | 488 | 1208 | 633 | 702 | 977 | 1139 | 1044 | 852 | 571 | 372 | 204 | 204 | 134 | 553 | 502 | 483 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 10 | SW 9 | W 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 253 | 512 | 628 | 645 | 15 | 636 | 498 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 81 | 81 | 130 | 214 | 278 | 419 | 97 | 108 | 145 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 12 | — | WSW 11 | SW 20 | W 12 | WSW 11 | SW 19 | W 11 | W 12 | W 10 | SW 21 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 75 | 66 | — | 45 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 59 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 96 | 51 | 81 | 72 | 46 | 39 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | — | — | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 4 | W 5 | W 6 | W 4 | WNW 6 | W 4 | — | W 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | 32 | 66 | 8 | 11 | 22 | 9 | 10 | 9 | — | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 59 | 59 | 40 | 40 | 0 | 40 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 40 | 60 | 0 | 40 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 |
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