
Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SSW swell with 626 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. 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+) | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on what Oceanside Pier has in store for the next couple weeks.
Honestly, the outlook's a bit of a downer to start. We're staring down a flat, choppy stretch for the better part of the first week. The swell's tiny and the wind is mostly coming across or onshore, which spoils the little bit of juice we've got.
The water's sitting at 74°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than usual for this time of year. That's a real oddball for September, but it's nice on the skin.
The energy in the water is mostly moderate, with combined swell energy values sitting around the 300s to 500s (899 on Monday afternoon, then it drops off). It never really gets any real grunt to it.
You're gonna need some patience. The first real sign of life doesn't show up until about Friday, September 20th, rolling into Monday, September 22nd. That's a solid gap of nearly two weeks of mostly junk.
For the best of what's on offer, target Sunday, September 20th. The morning's got some clouds with a light offshore breeze out of the SW at 6 mph. That's the cleanest wind we see in this whole forecast. The surf is a measly 3 ft from the SW with a very long period of 19 seconds. That long period should give it some shape, but at that size, it'll be pretty weak, with combined energy at 616. It's an exposed beach break, and with a period that long, the waves might break a bit too straight. Still, with the glassy conditions, it's the pick of the litter.
Monday, September 21st and Tuesday, September 22nd are worth a look too. Monday afternoon brings 3 ft from the SW with a 17-second period and a light cross-onshore wind at 6 mph. It's still marginal, but the combined swell energy hits 668, the highest we see in the last week. Tuesday afternoon shows similar 3 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and energy of 560.
The problem is the wind never really goes fully glassy or offshore for those bigger days except that Sunday. Those light cross-onshore breezes will keep the surface a bit textured. Don't expect a smooth face. Crowds are listed as "sometimes", so you might see a few other folk, but it won't be a circus.
If you're a beginner, that 4 ft swell on Monday the 8th is about the size you'd want, but the wind was cross-on and choppy, so it's not good. The bigger days never even hit 5 ft, so it's not dangerous, just mushy.
The only standout, if you can call it that, is that Sunday, September 20th morning. Clean wind, a whisper of a wave. For everything else over the next two weeks, you're better off finding another hobby. Conditions are too poor for a good session for the first 12 days, but a few afternoons late in the run could give you a fun little ride if you're not too fussy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | 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 |
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820 | 626 | 246 | 194 | 145 | 173 | 278 | 419 | 547 | 502 | 483 | 471 | 365 | 309 | 214 | 164 | 160 | 147 | 85 | 179 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 7:00PM2.24m | 8:37AM1.76m | 7:51PM2.30m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:07AM0.11m | 1:47PM0.90m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 31 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
820 | 626 | 246 | 194 | 145 | 67 | 278 | 419 | 547 | 502 | 483 | 471 | 365 | 309 | 74 | 72 | 79 | 94 | 57 | 109 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | W 4 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 |
58 | 9 | 207 | 154 | 135 | 135 | 119 | 82 | 72 | 16 | 27 | 43 | 43 | 51 | 214 | 164 | 160 | 147 | 85 | 179 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | S 9 | SW 19 | W 11 | SW 13 |
— | 51 | 81 | 112 | 130 | 173 | 45 | 11 | 15 | 46 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 41 | 35 | 13 | 59 | 35 | 85 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
21 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 40 | 40 | 43 | 0 | 40 | 102 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 103 | 107 | 38 | 103 | 60 | 0 | 38 | 264 | 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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