Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 867 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. 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 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
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 menu for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a bit of a slow start at Oceanside Pier. The early part of the week is looking pretty flat and messy. We've got some small, long-period swell rolling in, but the wind is on it or cross-onshore, just killing any chance of a decent wave. The energy is there, but the quality is just not there. You'll be scratching your head wondering where the surf is.
Things start to get a little more interesting from Wednesday (26th) onwards. The swell picks up a touch to about 4ft from the S, with a period around 12 seconds. The wind is still a bit of a factor, but there's a glimmer of hope. The energy is solid, but the conditions are still described as "marginal" – it's one of those days where you might get a couple of OK ones if you're patient, but it's not going to be a classic.
The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is looking like Friday the 5th of September. The swell holds around 4ft to 4ft from the SSW, with a period of 16 seconds – that's proper groundswell. The energy is pumping. But the key is the wind. On Saturday the 5th, we've got light breezes and the wind is "on" from the SSW, which is actually offshore for this spot. That means clean, smooth faces. This is the best all-rounder of the forecast period. The swell direction is a good match for the break, and the wind is glassy. Get on it.
The rest of the first week and into the second week is a bit of a mixed bag. There's consistent swell, mostly in the 3ft to 4ft range, but the wind is a constant cross-onshore hassle. It's going to be a bit lumpy and choppy, not the kind of session that gets your heart racing. The 8th of September throws in a bigger pulse of 8ft from the SSW, but with a short period of 8 seconds and a cross-onshore wind, that's going to be a washing machine. That's expert-only territory, and frankly, it looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing one.
So, to sum it up: the early days are a write-off, but don't despair. The 5th of September is the clear winner. The rest of the time is a grind, but that one day could be a real nice session. Keep your eyes on the forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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 kJ | 273 | 252 | 179 | 273 | 264 | 208 | 311 | 501 | 461 | 373 | 257 | 252 | 204 | 351 | 246 | 742 | 594 | 733 | 706 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:58AM1.55m | 7:35PM2.10m | 9:16AM1.61m | 8:10PM2.17m | 9:35AM1.68m | 8:44PM2.20m | 9:55AM1.75m | 9:18PM2.17m | 10:17AM1.83m | 9:53PM2.09m | 10:39AM1.90m | 10:30PM1.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:18AM0.34m | 1:31PM1.14m | 2:46AM0.27m | 2:06PM1.04m | 3:12AM0.24m | 2:40PM0.94m | 3:36AM0.24m | 3:15PM0.84m | 4:00AM0.29m | 3:51PM0.76m | 4:23AM0.38m | 4:31PM0.69m | 4:46AM0.49m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 273 | 252 | 179 | 273 | 264 | 173 | 311 | 501 | 461 | 373 | 257 | 252 | 202 | 136 | 103 | 742 | 594 | 733 | 706 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | S 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 199 | 89 | 85 | 126 | 126 | 208 | 203 | 203 | 198 | 171 | 132 | 130 | 204 | 351 | 246 | 71 | 101 | 81 | 127 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | S 15 | S 14 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | W 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 110 | 66 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 33 | 20 | 7 | 20 | 20 | 114 | 40 | 147 | 51 | 67 | 57 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 103 | 233 | 0 | 59 | 40 | 0 | 39 | 38 | 25 | 38 | 107 | 0 | 59 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 |
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