Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with 1,178 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. 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+) | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag comin’ up for the Oceanside Pier area over the next couple of weeks. The first week or so is gonna be the main event, but it’s not without its quirks. Let’s get into it.
The first run of surf kicks off on Monday, July 27th, with a solid, long-period groundswell from the SSW. We’re looking at chest-high waves, around 4 ft, with a period of 18 seconds – that’s a serious pulse of energy, with the combined swell energy hitting a beefy 1126 (moderate to strong). The wind is light and onshore from the SW, which is a bit of a bummer for perfect conditions. The water temp is about average for this time of year. This is a real long-period groundswell, which is gonna be a little tricky at a beach break like Oceanside Pier; it’ll likely wall up and close out a bit. It’s not the best for beginners, but it’s got some grunt. The standout morning here is Monday, July 27th, with the cleanest conditions and the most energy.
The swell continues into Tuesday, July 28th, with similar size (4 ft) and period (17 seconds), but the wind stays light and onshore. The energy is still strong at 1066. Wednesday, July 29th, drops off a touch to 4 ft, but still some decent power in the water. By Thursday, July 30th, the swell shifts to a bit more S in direction, picking up to 5 ft in the morning, but the period drops to 14 seconds and the wind goes cross-onshore, making it a bit bumpy. Friday, July 31st, is much the same: 6 ft from the S, but with a shorter 13-second period and cross-onshore wind, so it’s gonna be a bit of a mess. The energy is still there, but the quality is suffering. Saturday, August 1st, sees the swell fade to 5 ft from the SSW, with a period of 12 seconds, and the wind still cross-onshore. The energy drops to 608 (moderate). It’s rideable, but nothing to write home about.
Then we hit a massive gap. From Sunday, August 2nd all the way through to Tuesday, August 11th, the surf is just terrible. We’re looking at ankle to knee-high waves, 1 ft to 3 ft, with poor conditions. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy is weak (values between 109 and 474). It’s a real flat spell, and that’s that. Nothing to chase here.
So, the only real window of opportunity is the first week. If you’re paddling out, Monday morning, July 27th, is your best bet. It’s a true groundswell with some serious energy, but it’s gonna be a bit of a challenge to find a clean one at the pier. The later half of the week offers more size but with messy wind. The second week is a total bust.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 719 | 1056 | 893 | 771 | 1009 | 1020 | 818 | 612 | 733 | 582 | 985 | 581 | 1178 | 1034 | 919 | 811 | 575 | 477 | 161 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:53AM1.52m | 8:29PM2.22m | 10:18AM1.56m | 9:04PM2.25m | 10:43AM1.59m | 9:37PM2.24m | 11:08AM1.64m | 10:10PM2.18m | 11:34AM1.68m | 10:43PM2.07m | 12:00PM1.73m | 11:19PM1.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:17AM0.24m | 2:17PM1.12m | 3:47AM0.20m | 2:52PM1.07m | 4:16AM0.19m | 3:28PM1.03m | 4:43AM0.21m | 4:04PM0.99m | 5:09AM0.27m | 4:43PM0.97m | 5:34AM0.36m | 5:26PM0.95m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 719 | 1056 | 893 | 771 | 1009 | 1020 | 818 | 612 | 733 | 582 | 985 | 581 | 1178 | 1034 | 919 | 811 | 575 | 477 | 161 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | W 7 | S 13 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 36 | 49 | 34 | 23 | 48 | 33 | 126 | 222 | 210 | 499 | 14 | 411 | 40 | 15 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 142 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 12 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 18 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | W 5 |
| kJ | 40 | 21 | 37 | 6 | 9 | 61 | 21 | 33 | 22 | 14 | — | 21 | — | — | — | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 103 | 157 | 0 | 38 | 103 | 0 | 103 | 178 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 97 |
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