Oceanside Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.19° N 117.39° W

Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oceanside Pier sea temperature is
22.1° C
2.9° 

Oceanside Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,136 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SW 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 (Jul 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 18th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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 the menu for the Oceanside Pier stretch over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the first week is a bit of a grind. We’ve got a lot of small, weak swell that’s barely mustering up any energy, and the wind is mostly on it or cross-on, keeping things messy. The combined wave energy is weak, rarely cracking three digits (295 to 483) until the weekend. The good news is that things start to look up after that first week, with a real pulse of energy coming in.

Friday the 17th to Sunday the 19th is a write-off. Waves are tiny, all below 3 feet, and the wind is onshore. It’s the kind of weekend you’d be better off cleaning the board or doing a dawn patrol beach run. The water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing strange there.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are still marginal. The swell picks up a hair to around 3 feet from the SSW, but it’s a short-period wind swell, and the cross-onshore breeze keeps it bumpy. The energy is moderate (672 to 950), but the quality just isn’t there for a proper session.

Wednesday the 22nd is a bit of a step back, with stronger cross-onshore winds and a poor forecast. Skip it.

Thursday the 23rd offers a slight glimmer. The wind goes light and onshore, which is the best we’ve seen. The swell is around 4 feet from the S with a period of 13 seconds, giving it a bit of push. The energy is moderate (672). It’s still just a marginal day, but it’s the first time the conditions are close to being fun.

Friday the 24th sees a funky mix. Morning has a very long period (24 seconds) swell from the SW at 2 feet, then afternoon shifts to a 4 feet S swell. The energy is moderate (940). That long-period groundswell is a tease, but it’s too small to really get anything going at the beach.

Now, here’s the standout. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are the days to circle. This is the one true highlight of the entire outlook. We get a proper pulse of SW groundswell, building to 6 feet to 7 feet on Saturday morning, with a moderate period of 14 to 16 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 2332 — that’s strong wave energy. The wind is light and onshore, which means waves will be clean, with no chop. This is a big swell for the area, pushing into the expert-only zone at over 8 feet, so it’s not for beginners. The long period means it’ll be a bit straight at the beach, but it’s a solid, powerful, and clean wave. Sunday holds at 5 feet with a long period (18 seconds) and a light cross-onshore, still very surfable.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are still decent, with consistent 4 feet to 4 feet SSW swell and light winds. The energy is strong (1151 to 1502). These are solid, fun days but not the standout.

After that, Wednesday the 29th through Friday the 1st of August, the swell fades fast. We’re back to 2 feet to 3 feet junk, with weak energy and poor conditions. The run ends with a quiet, flat spell.

So, the real call here is Saturday the 25th of July. That’s the best session on offer: big, clean, powerful SW groundswell. It’s a proper day for the experienced crew. The pier can get crowded when it’s good, so expect plenty of company. For the rest of us, Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are the next best bets.

Stay stoked, and I’ll see you out there.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SW
17
1
SW
17
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1
S
15
1.1
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
125
181
103
136
366
379
127
334
567
461
449
624
587
387
474
474
334
422
417
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
15
SSW
15
SW
0
S
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
15
W
15
W
0
SSE
10
WSW
15
W
5
NW
20
W
20
WNW
5
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
11:16PM2.26m
12:48PM1.80m
00:05AM2.01m
1:31PM1.84m
00:59AM1.74m
2:15PM1.86m
2:03AM1.48m
3:02PM1.87m
3:37AM1.29m
3:53PM1.88m
5:50AM1.24m
4:47PM1.90m
Low Tide
6:15AM0.16m
6:12PM0.94m
6:52AM0.36m
7:18PM0.95m
7:28AM0.58m
8:36PM0.94m
8:03AM0.79m
10:06PM0.88m
8:42AM0.98m
11:35PM0.77m
9:32AM1.13m
00:43AM0.64m
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5:52
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7:58
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Temp °C
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23
23
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Feels °C
23
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24
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22
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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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