
Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 438 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Tuesday morning, and I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty grim around here. We’ve got a real flat spell on the cards. The ocean’s just not doing its job. I’ve been staring at the charts, and honestly, for the first stretch, it’s all low-energy slop. The water’s warm though, 77°, which is weird and lovely, but it’s not making up for the lack of push.
We’re looking at a solid run of days where the swell isn't even breaking the 3ft mark. It’s mostly small, weak lines from the SW and SSW, and the energy is just pathetic – readings in the 160 to 205 range for the first few days, which tells you all you need to know. There’s no punch, no drive. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, just enough to put a bit of chop on it, ruining the tiny little clean-up sets that might slip through. This is paddle-out-and-bob-around territory, not surfing. If you’ve got a kite, though, this kind of weak, wind-affected junk is more up its alley.
The first hint of anything with a bit more life shows up on Friday the 7th. Still small, but the period jumps up to 19 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy finally arriving. The combined energy jumps to 447, which is at least moderate, but the height is still only 2ft. It’s going to be pretty walled, but that long period is a sign of better things, if the angle lines up. We’re right on the edge of *something*.
The weekend and the start of the following week is more of the same – small, onshore, uninspiring. The energy climbs a bit on the 9th and 10th, 419 and 364, but with 15 second periods and a cross-onshore wind, it’ll just be messy. This is a real dry spell, folks. Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are more of the same weak, inconsistent lines. You’ll see the swell direction bounce around from SSW to SW but it doesn't change the fact that it's all under 2ft.
Now, here’s where it gets slightly interesting. A week out, on Friday, August 14th, the energy really starts to build. We’re seeing the combined energy jump to 592 in the morning and 795 in the afternoon. That’s solid, moderate-to-strong energy. The swell from the SSW is still only 3ft, but that energy with a 19-second period is indicating something bigger might be lurking. The wind, though, is cross-on from the west, which is a bit of a downer. It'll make it a bit bumpy but the power will be there.
That continues into Saturday the 15th – the biggest swell of the whole window, pushing 4ft from the SSW. That’s the pick of the bunch, if you can call it that. The energy is over 700, and it’s got some serious length to it. It’s just a shame about that cross-onshore wind. It’s not huge, but it’s enough to keep it from being glassy. This is still a beginner friendly size, but the period and energy might make it a bit more challenging. But hey, it’s the most surfable we’ve seen, and it’s a week away, so keep your fingers crossed for the wind to ease.
After that, things just... die again. Sunday the 16th and beyond is back to sub-3ft slop, with the energy falling back down to the 300-400 range. The wind stays cross-on and it turns a bit more westerly. It’s like the ocean just gives up. So, the long and short of it is – these next two weeks are mostly a write-off for surfing. There’s a pulse of energy around the 14th and 15th, but it’s a long-range call and could easily fizzle out. For now, the best bet is to keep your board in the car, but don’t get your hopes up. Get a good book. The ocean’s having a nap.
Right now, for the time being, it’s all about patience. The water’s warm, the skies are clear, but the surf is missing. I’ll be down there anyway, holding my board, hoping for a change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
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116 | 107 | 104 | 162 | 127 | 160 | 113 | 114 | 126 | 329 | 243 | 348 | 340 | 295 | 397 | 309 | 305 | 297 | 207 | 186 | 184 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:39PM1.90m | 2:08AM1.31m | 2:31PM1.95m | 4:24AM1.20m | 3:37PM2.01m | 6:47AM1.26m | 4:52PM2.11m | 7:50AM1.38m | 6:02PM2.23m | 8:30AM1.50m | 7:02PM2.36m | 9:05AM1.60m | 7:56PM2.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:38PM0.85m | 7:19AM0.94m | 10:16PM0.74m | 8:03AM1.09m | 11:46PM0.55m | 9:34AM1.20m | 00:52AM0.34m | 11:21AM1.22m | 1:44AM0.15m | 12:40PM1.15m | 2:29AM0.02m | 1:40PM1.04m | 3:10AM-0.06m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
116 | 107 | 104 | 162 | 127 | 160 | 113 | 114 | 84 | 329 | 111 | 348 | 340 | 295 | 397 | 309 | 305 | 297 | 207 | 139 | 137 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 12 | W 4 | W 5 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 4 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
9 | 36 | 8 | 7 | 34 | 4 | 8 | 79 | 126 | 114 | 243 | 124 | 69 | 114 | 118 | 3 | 42 | 42 | 106 | 186 | 184 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | S 10 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | W 13 | W 5 | W 5 | W 12 | W 15 | S 9 | W 12 | W 13 | W 13 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | W 12 |
35 | 18 | 40 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 72 | 71 | 12 | 39 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 9 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 109 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 116 | 107 | 38 | 38 | 107 | 38 |
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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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