Oceanside Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.19° N 117.39° W

Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oceanside Pier sea temperature is
24.7°C
4.8° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 932 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about what’s breaking at Oceanside Pier for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a real slow start, a few small windows, and then one session that might be worth the wait.

The first few days are pretty flat. Saturday morning, August 29th, we get a little bump: 4ft waves from the SSW, with a super long 17-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, but the wind is a cross-onshore from the WSW at 6 mph, so it’s gonna be a little bumpy. The wave energy is moderate at 745. It’s not clean, but it’s the best you’ll see for a few days.

The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit.

The rest of the week through to early September stays small and choppy. Waves drop to 3ft or 3ft, and the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore most of the time. There’s a brief moment on Tuesday afternoon, September 1st, with a cross-offshore wind from the NNW at 12 mph, which will clean things up, but the swell is a tiny 3ft with a 13-second period. You can ride it, but you’ll be scratching for every wave.

The second week starts to show some life. Monday morning, September 7th, we get a bump: 5ft from the SSW, 14-second period, and the wind is a light cross-shore from the WNW at 6 mph. The combined energy jumps to 1162, which is strong. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best looking session in the whole forecast. The waves will be a bit lumpy, but there’s good power behind them.

But then Tuesday, September 8th, the wind goes nuts. Gusts from the SSE at 31 mph, with 8ft swell from the SSW. That’s a blown-out, choppy mess. Only the hardcore should even think about it, and honestly, it’s more of a kite day than a surf day.

After that, the swell drops fast. By Wednesday, September 9th, we’re back to 2ft with onshore wind. The last week of the forecast is a slow fade, with tiny 2ft to 3ft waves and persistent cross-onshore wind. Not worth getting wet.

So, the standout is Monday morning, September 7th. That’s your best bet. It’s a long wait, but it’s the only window with a decent swell, good energy, and manageable wind. Keep an eye on it, but the rest of the run is pretty quiet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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2
0
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1
1
0
2
2
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
S
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.9
S
11
0.8
SSW
13
1
S
12
1.1
SSW
12
0.7
SW
16
1.3
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
932
692
627
759
537
478
321
325
187
157
192
186
289
343
264
477
265
373
503
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
15
WSW
15
W
5
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
5
S
15
WSW
15
W
5
NNW
15
WNW
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
5
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
NW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
9:53PM2.09m
10:39AM1.90m
10:30PM1.96m
11:04AM1.97m
11:10PM1.79m
11:32AM2.02m
11:57PM1.60m
12:06PM2.03m
00:58AM1.39m
12:48PM2.03m
2:40AM1.23m
1:48PM2.00m
Low Tide
4:23AM0.38m
4:31PM0.69m
4:46AM0.49m
5:13PM0.65m
5:10AM0.64m
6:02PM0.64m
5:34AM0.79m
7:03PM0.65m
5:58AM0.95m
8:23PM0.65m
6:24AM1.10m
10:07PM0.59m
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Temp °C
25
28
27
24
25
25
22
23
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Feels °C
29
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23
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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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