Oceanside Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.19° N 117.39° W

Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oceanside Pier sea temperature is
21.2° C
2.1° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 457 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 (Jul 11) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 11th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 18th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down what’s in the water for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a pretty lean run. The forecast is mostly flat and crummy, with only one real slice of hope. The first standout is a brief window on Saturday, the 11th, and after that, it’s a long stretch of nothing much. Let’s get into it.

The best bet is Oceanside Pier on Saturday, July 11th, in the afternoon. The morning is a bust – poor surf and a light onshore breeze. But the afternoon turns it around. The wind goes glassy, just 3 mph from the WNW, making it clean. There’s a 3-foot swell from the SSW, but it’s a long-period groundswell at 15 seconds, packing moderate energy (394). That long period means the waves will have some punch and shape, though it might be a bit straight on the beach. The water is at 70°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a shorty or boardshorts. The glassy wind makes it your best shot, and while crowds are possible, it’s worth it for that short window.

After that, it’s a dead zone. From Sunday, the 12th, all the way through to Friday, the 24th, there’s nothing good. The swell stays tiny, the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and the wave heights range from 1 to 3 feet, but the quality is just poor. The energy stays weak to moderate (236 to 875), but the wind and direction don’t line up. The only flicker is around Saturday, July 25th, in the afternoon. We get a 3-foot swell from the SSW with a very long period of 20 seconds, and the energy jumps to 771. But the wind is a cross-onshore 14 mph from the WSW, keeping it marginal. It’s a tease, but it’s over a week away, so don’t bet the farm on it.

So, bottom line: if you can, get in that water on Saturday afternoon for the glass-off. The rest of the run is a waiting game. It’s a quiet spell, but it won’t last forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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136
Wind (km/h)
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5
WNW
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W
10
WSW
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5
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High Tide
8:28AM1.44m
7:06PM2.42m
9:18AM1.52m
7:59PM2.53m
10:02AM1.59m
8:50PM2.58m
10:44AM1.65m
9:40PM2.56m
11:25AM1.71m
10:28PM2.45m
12:07PM1.76m
11:16PM2.26m
12:48PM1.80m
00:05AM2.01m
Low Tide
12:32PM1.12m
2:39AM0.01m
1:34PM1.09m
3:26AM-0.11m
2:30PM1.03m
4:11AM-0.15m
3:24PM0.98m
4:54AM-0.11m
4:18PM0.95m
5:36AM-0.01m
5:13PM0.93m
6:15AM0.16m
6:12PM0.94m
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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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