Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 560 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Oceanside Pier over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, this stretch is a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got a run of tiny, weak swells coming in from the south-west, mostly under 3 ft, and the wind is never quite right. For the first several days, we’re looking at cross-onshore breezes and pretty poor surf quality. The combined wave energy is low, hovering around 200 to 400 (moderate energy), so don’t expect much push. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.
The real standout, if you can call it that, comes on Wednesday the 16th of September and into the following week. On Wednesday morning, we get a little bump up to 3 ft from the SSW with a long period of 18 seconds (groundswell) and a light onshore wind. The energy climbs to 461 (moderate), and the conditions are labeled as “marginal” but with a light breeze. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ve got. The swell direction is a touch south of optimum for this break, but the long period should give it some shape, especially for a pier.
The next best shot is on Saturday the 19th of September in the afternoon. Swell holds at 3 ft from the SW, 18 seconds, and light cross-onshore wind. The combined energy bumps up to 556 (moderate). It’s still not glassy, but it’s cleaner than what we’ve seen.
For the rest of the window, it’s a lot of the same: small waist-high waves, cross-onshore wind, and poor to marginal conditions. The period drops a bit by the end, so the energy fades. Nothing here is going to be a mind-blowing session, but if you’re itching for a paddle, the mornings around the 16th through the 19th are your best bet. Just keep your expectations in check.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the charts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue night, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
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 kJ | 145 | 173 | 278 | 419 | 547 | 502 | 483 | 471 | 365 | 309 | 211 | 164 | 160 | 147 | 87 | 129 | 108 | 150 | 190 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:05AM1.88m | 8:37PM2.28m | 9:33AM1.98m | 9:21PM2.20m | 10:01AM2.05m | 10:04PM2.06m | 10:29AM2.09m | 10:46PM1.88m | 10:56AM2.10m | 11:30PM1.68m | 11:24AM2.06m | 00:18AM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:43AM0.10m | 2:34PM0.74m | 3:16AM0.16m | 3:18PM0.61m | 3:46AM0.28m | 4:01PM0.53m | 4:14AM0.43m | 4:43PM0.49m | 4:40AM0.61m | 5:27PM0.50m | 5:04AM0.79m | 6:14PM0.56m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 145 | 67 | 278 | 419 | 547 | 502 | 483 | 471 | 365 | 309 | 51 | 44 | 44 | 116 | 71 | 87 | 97 | 69 | 43 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 135 | 135 | 86 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 58 | 43 | 36 | 211 | 164 | 160 | 147 | 87 | 85 | 108 | 150 | 190 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 11 | 173 | 45 | 82 | 72 | 46 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 42 | 35 | 14 | 13 | 58 | 129 | 84 | 78 | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 24 | 6 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 38 | 107 | 0 | 103 | 107 | 38 | 39 | 60 | 0 | 103 | 189 | 0 | 103 | 60 | 0 |
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