Oceanside Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.19° N 117.39° W

Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oceanside Pier sea temperature is
22.0°C
2.0° 

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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 560 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 10th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s shaping up for our local stretch. We’ve got a long outlook here, and honestly, for the next week and a half, it’s pretty quiet. There’s a big gap of nothing special before we get a glimpse of something better right at the end.

Right now, and for many days ahead, it’s all about small, marginal conditions. We start off on Wednesday the 9th with weak, poor surf. The energy is low, just 373, with a 2ft SSW swell but with a long 16-second period. The water is sitting at a touch warmer than normal at 72°. The wind is light and onshore, which isn't doing us any favours. Things stay pretty flat and mostly poor through the weekend and into the middle of next week. We’re looking at a stretch of about ten days where the waves are too small and the conditions are messy. For most of that time, the swell is tiny, between 1ft and 3ft, with cross-onshore breezes that keep it choppy. Honestly, for the paddle surfer, there’s hardly anything worth getting wet for.

Now, looking further out, we start to see a bit of a pulse building. Around Wednesday the 16th, the swell ticks up a little, with a 3ft SSW swell and a moderate combined energy of 521. The wind stays light, but it’s still cross-onshore. It’s still only marginal, but it’s a step up. From Saturday the 19th right through to Monday the 21st, we see the best window of the whole forecast. The swell from the SW builds and holds around 3ft to 4ft, with moderate energy climbing to 679. The period is a solid 17 to 18 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The wind remains light, which is key.

The standout here, and the one to pencil in, is Oceanside Pier (Oceanside-Pier) on Monday the 21st of September. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell with a long 17-second period and combined energy of 679. With a light cross-onshore breeze, the waves will be lined up and clean. This long period groundswell will wrap around nicely for the pier. It’s not huge, so it’s good for all levels, but the long period might mean waiting a bit for the sets. It’s the best on offer in this 16-day run, but don't expect a world-class day—more like a rewarding session after a long flat spell. Crowds are possible here on a decent day, so keep that in mind.

For the rest of the window, it’s a case of wait and hope the long-range forecast firms up. As it stands, we’ve got a long quiet period followed by that one promising window. I wouldn’t get too excited yet, but it’s something to watch.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
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Monday
14
Tuesday
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0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
17
1
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17
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
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16
0.9
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15
0.9
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0.7
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14
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14
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0.4
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19
0.9
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10
0.4
SW
18
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SW
18
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17
0.6
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16
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
173
278
419
547
502
483
471
365
309
211
164
160
147
130
146
108
150
190
161
127
113
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SSE
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
S
15
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
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10
SSW
10
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10
S
15
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15
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
WSW
5
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:05AM1.88m
8:37PM2.28m
9:33AM1.98m
9:21PM2.20m
10:01AM2.05m
10:04PM2.06m
10:29AM2.09m
10:46PM1.88m
10:56AM2.10m
11:30PM1.68m
11:24AM2.06m
00:18AM1.49m
11:53AM1.99m
1:22AM1.32m
Low Tide
2:34PM0.74m
3:16AM0.16m
3:18PM0.61m
3:46AM0.28m
4:01PM0.53m
4:14AM0.43m
4:43PM0.49m
4:40AM0.61m
5:27PM0.50m
5:04AM0.79m
6:14PM0.56m
5:24AM0.96m
7:08PM0.64m
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7:04
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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