Oceanside Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.19° N 117.39° W

Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oceanside Pier sea temperature is
21.6°C
1.7° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 418 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 12th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 11th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Oceanside over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, it’s been a bit of a flat spell, and the truth is, we’re in a pretty lean patch for a while. There’s nothing that jumps out as a proper session for the first week.

We kick off on Friday the 11th of September, but honestly, it's not one to get excited about. We’ve got a long-period SW groundswell coming in around 3 ft, but it’s wrapping in from the south with a cross-onshore wind at 12 mph, making it choppy. The combined energy is sitting at 531 (moderate wave energy), but with the wind on it like that, the surf is poor. The water temp is 71°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The whole first week is pretty much the same story – Waist-high or smaller, with periods of weak, choppy conditions and wind from the south or southwest messing it up.

We do get a bit of a pulse around Wednesday the 16th, with the energy picking up to 415 and then 440 in the afternoon (moderate wave energy), but the swell is short and weak at 3 ft from the SSW, and it’s still cross-on. The wind stays light, which is the only redeeming factor, but it’s not worth paddling out for.

The weekend of the 19th and 20th of September is where we finally see a slight shift. The wind eases right off, turning very light and either cross-on or onshore, which will clean the surface up a touch. The swell holds around 3 ft to 3 ft from the SW with a moderate 18-second period (that’s a groundswell), and the combined energy climbs to 672 on the Sunday afternoon (moderate wave energy). It’s still only marginal at best – the sort of conditions where you might find a fun little bank if you’re patient. For the experienced locals, the better chance will be Oceanside Pier, but this is a real “maybe” situation. The long period makes it a bit more groomed, but for a beach break, that can also make it close out.

Into the final week, from the 22nd onward, we’re back into the doldrums. The swell drops, the period shortens up, and we’re dealing with poor surf and cross-onshore breezes again. There’s really no standout in this 16-day window – it’s going to be a waiting game.

So to sum it up: this is a quiet period for Oceanside. The only window with a glimmer of hope is the afternoon of Sunday the 20th of September, when the wind goes light and the energy is highest. If you’re desperate, check it then, but don’t expect much. Otherwise, the surf looks more interesting for the kite crowd if the wind swings right.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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SW
16
0.9
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15
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SW
14
0.6
SW
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0.5
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19
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
471
360
309
211
164
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130
196
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127
113
386
347
402
284
246
242
Wind (km/h)
20
S
15
S
10
SSE
15
SSW
10
WSW
5
S
15
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SW
10
SSE
15
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WNW
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
12:27PM1.90m
3:52AM1.22m
1:13PM1.80m
Low Tide
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
5:37AM1.11m
8:22PM0.72m
5:04AM1.22m
10:05PM0.73m
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7:00
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6:59
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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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