
Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,221 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming up for Oceanside Pier. This spot is a very consistent, exposed beach break, so it catches just about everything that rolls in. The water is sitting at a warm 75°, which is *much* warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll be ditching the wetsuit for sure.
Right off the bat, the outlook is a bit of a tough one. The first few days are a struggle. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are mostly a write-off with poor surf conditions and choppy, cross-onshore breeze. The swell is there, around 3ft to 4ft from the SSW/S, but the wind is just messing it up. The combined energy is moderate (626-649), but it’s not doing us any favours.
Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th stay marginal. The swell drops a little, to 2ft-3ft, but we get a bit of a silver lining with a longer period swell (21-24 seconds creeping in). That’s a proper groundswell, so it’ll have more push and shape, but at this size, it’s going to be small and fat. The morning winds are light and offshore from the WSW, which is a massive positive for clean waves. Crowds are possible here, so pick your peak.
Sunday the 26th takes a step back. The wind swings to the SSW at 12 mph, turning it cross-onshore and choppy again. The swell bumps up to 4ft, but it’s a messy one. I’d give it a miss.
Now, here’s the one true standout for the whole period: Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th. The swell builds to 4ft-5ft from the SW, with a moderate energy reading (1104-1315). The period is still solid at 17-18 seconds, so there’s a lot of grunt in these lines. The critical part is the wind – it’s light and straight offshore from the SW and WSW. That means clean, peeling waves at the pier. This is the best on offer. For intermediate surfers, the 5ft size is game on, but it’s not overpowering.
After that, the surf slowly fades through the rest of the month and into early August. The swell drops below 3ft, and the period shortens up. By the 4th of August, it’s barely breaking 1ft, with weak energy (178). The wind stays mostly offshore, but there’s just no juice. For the first week of August, you’re looking at a long stretch of flat, poor surf conditions. It’s a dry spell, and that’s just how it goes sometimes.
So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th, with a clean 4ft-5ft SW groundswell and light offshore winds. Get out there before the energy disappears.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
394 | 400 | 475 | 339 | 350 | 563 | 368 | 664 | 799 | 527 | 1100 | 863 | 743 | 799 | 1056 | 874 | 762 | 1221 | 1094 | 938 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:47PM1.90m | 7:37AM1.30m | 5:41PM1.94m | 8:30AM1.38m | 6:30PM2.00m | 9:02AM1.44m | 7:14PM2.08m | 9:28AM1.49m | 7:53PM2.15m | 9:53AM1.52m | 8:29PM2.22m | 10:18AM1.56m | 9:04PM2.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:43AM0.64m | 10:46AM1.22m | 1:32AM0.51m | 12:00PM1.25m | 2:11AM0.40m | 12:56PM1.23m | 2:45AM0.31m | 1:39PM1.18m | 3:17AM0.24m | 2:17PM1.12m | 3:47AM0.20m | 2:52PM1.07m | 4:16AM0.19m | |||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 7 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
394 | 114 | 475 | 339 | 350 | 304 | 220 | 664 | 799 | 527 | 1100 | 863 | 743 | 799 | 1056 | 874 | 762 | 1221 | 1094 | 938 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | W 6 | SSW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 11 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 10 | W 7 | W 7 |
203 | 400 | 123 | 73 | 99 | 80 | 46 | 128 | 111 | 30 | 107 | 46 | 34 | 66 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | S 13 | SW 18 | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 24 | W 7 | W 7 | S 10 | W 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | W 7 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SSW 21 | S 10 | SW 10 |
20 | 272 | 51 | 171 | 105 | 563 | 368 | 32 | 31 | 49 | 21 | 59 | 64 | 22 | 25 | 39 | 23 | 85 | 8 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 0 | 60 | 59 | 0 | 103 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 103 | 38 | 0 | 107 | 107 | 0 | 103 | 189 | 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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