Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s breaking at Oceanside Pier for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a real slow start, a few small windows, and then one session that might be worth the wait.

The first few days are pretty flat. Saturday morning, August 29th, we get a little bump: 4ft waves from the SSW, with a super long 17-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, but the wind is a cross-onshore from the WSW at 6 mph, so it’s gonna be a little bumpy. The wave energy is moderate at 745. It’s not clean, but it’s the best you’ll see for a few days.

The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit.

The rest of the week through to early September stays small and choppy. Waves drop to 3ft or 3ft, and the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore most of the time. There’s a brief moment on Tuesday afternoon, September 1st, with a cross-offshore wind from the NNW at 12 mph, which will clean things up, but the swell is a tiny 3ft with a 13-second period. You can ride it, but you’ll be scratching for every wave.

The second week starts to show some life. Monday morning, September 7th, we get a bump: 5ft from the SSW, 14-second period, and the wind is a light cross-shore from the WNW at 6 mph. The combined energy jumps to 1162, which is strong. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best looking session in the whole forecast. The waves will be a bit lumpy, but there’s good power behind them.

But then Tuesday, September 8th, the wind goes nuts. Gusts from the SSE at 31 mph, with 8ft swell from the SSW. That’s a blown-out, choppy mess. Only the hardcore should even think about it, and honestly, it’s more of a kite day than a surf day.

After that, the swell drops fast. By Wednesday, September 9th, we’re back to 2ft with onshore wind. The last week of the forecast is a slow fade, with tiny 2ft to 3ft waves and persistent cross-onshore wind. Not worth getting wet.

So, the standout is Monday morning, September 7th. That’s your best bet. It’s a long wait, but it’s the only window with a decent swell, good energy, and manageable wind. Keep an eye on it, but the rest of the run is pretty quiet.

Rusty.

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