Oceanside Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.19° N 117.39° W

Issued: 4 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oceanside Pier sea temperature is
20.2° C

1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 777 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 (Jul 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 6th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


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Alright, let’s break it down. This stretch for Oceanside Pier is looking pretty flat for a while. We’ve got a long run of small, weak swell and mostly onshore or side‑onshore winds that’ll keep things junk. The first real chance of anything rideable is a few days off.

Starting Sunday afternoon, it’s a bummer. Only 2ft of SSW swell, but it’s from a decent 18‑second period, so there’s some groundswell energy (431 energy). Problem is, it’s side‑onshore from the west at 9 mph, making it choppy and poor. Water temp is about 68°, running a touch warmer than normal.

Monday morning and afternoon, still small: 3ft from the SSW, period dropping to 16 seconds. Winds are still side‑onshore, and the surf is marginal. The combined energy climbs into the 500‑600 range, but it’s not enough. Tuesday, we see a small bump—4ft SSW swell, longer period of 18 seconds, and offshore winds from the WSW at 9 mph in the morning. That’s the best looking window. The combined energy hits 837 (moderate), and those offshore winds will clean it up. The swell is still pretty small, so it’s more of a longboard day. This is the standout for the week, but it’s not a classic.

From Wednesday through the following weekend, it’s a slow fade. Swell sizes hang around 3ft to 3ft, periods drop into the 13‑15 second range, and winds stay onshore or side‑onshore. The combined energy drops into the 300‑400 range, which is weak. There’s a long gap of several days where the surf is just poor or marginal—nothing worth paddling out for.

The second week doesn’t look any better. By the 16th and 17th, we’re seeing tiny 1ft‑2ft SW swell, some with a longer 19‑second period, but the energy is very low (200‑300 range). Winds are side‑onshore again. The 18th has a 3ft SW swell but with a 15 mph cross‑shore wind that’ll make it a choppy, wind‑swell mess—more of a kiteboarding day than a surfing one. The very end of the forecast, around the 20th, we’re back to 2ft‑2ft and no real improvement.

So, if you’re looking for a window, Tuesday morning (July 7th) is your best bet—small but clean with offshore winds and a touch of groundswell. After that, it’s a long wait. The water stays warm, but the waves just aren’t showing up.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
1
3
1
1
3
1
2
3
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
20
1.1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
550
326
326
485
777
603
491
667
651
675
505
481
481
362
339
405
344
362
210
366
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
NW
15
WSW
15
W
5
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
5
S
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
15
S
15
SSW
5
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
S
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
High Tide
2:11PM1.67m
1:03AM1.62m
2:49PM1.76m
2:15AM1.43m
3:33PM1.87m
4:01AM1.29m
4:22PM1.99m
5:58AM1.27m
5:16PM2.13m
7:26AM1.34m
6:12PM2.28m
8:28AM1.44m
7:06PM2.42m
9:18AM1.52m
Low Tide
7:41PM1.15m
7:49AM0.66m
9:06PM1.06m
8:25AM0.79m
10:37PM0.89m
9:12AM0.93m
11:54PM0.66m
10:13AM1.04m
00:57AM0.42m
11:24AM1.11m
1:50AM0.19m
12:32PM1.12m
2:39AM0.01m
1:34PM1.09m
clear
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:01
8:01
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
 mm
Temp °C
20
18
21
21
19
21
21
19
22
22
20
22
22
20
22
22
20
22
22
20
21
Feels °C
19
18
20
20
20
21
20
19
22
22
21
22
21
21
21
21
21
22
22
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1
W
7
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
273
550
326
326
392
777
603
99
667
651
675
505
481
481
362
339
405
344
362
210
366
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
6
0.6
SSW
20
0.8
W
6
0.8
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.9
SSW
18
1
W
8
0.8
W
7
0.9
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.7
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.4
WSW
6
0.4
WSW
6
0.5
S
17
0.3
W
5
Energy kJ
99
11
15
259
50
58
60
491
114
65
92
94
138
65
53
38
22
13
11
153
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
20
0.1
SW
7
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
S
19
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
21
0.3
S
19
0.2
S
19
0.3
W
6
0.2
S
18
Energy kJ
54
181
180
47
485
2
220
140
118
2
2
2
9
66
30
6
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
4
0.6
W
6
Energy kJ
5
24
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
60
25
60
60
0
60
59
0
60
60
0
103
38
0
116
103
38
107
107
0
116
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
4
2
3
4
3
2
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
8
7
5
5
9
6
9
9
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
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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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