Oceanside Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.19° N 117.39° W

Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oceanside Pier sea temperature is
22.7° C
3.2° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, S swell with 1,663 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 26th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 29th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 31st Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ at Oceanside Pier. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so I’ll break it down for you.

We’re starting off with a pretty solid run of waves, but it comes with a warning. The water is a toasty 73°, which is a whopping 6° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a real oddity, so don’t expect your typical July chill.

The action kicks off Sunday morning, the 26th. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell with a very long period of 19 seconds—that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (941). The wind is a light 6 mph breeze from the SW, keeping it clean. Now, a heads-up: that long period means the swell is gonna be super lined up, so at a beach break like the Pier, it might break a bit too straight and close out. It’s best for the more experienced crew who can find the corners. The afternoons are smaller and weaker, but still rideable.

Monday morning, the 27th, pushes up a touch to 4ft from the SSW with the period dropping to 18 seconds. The energy is getting stronger (1131). Still light and clean, so it’s a good bet for a morning session. This pattern of 4ft to 4ft SSW swell with light winds holds through Tuesday and Wednesday, though the energy stays moderate. The best standouts are likely these morning windows, especially Monday and Tuesday, before the wind shifts.

Things get a bit more interesting Thursday morning, the 30th. The swell jumps to 6ft from the S, period 14 seconds. The energy is strong (1176). That’s a solid push, getting into the size where it’s not for learners. The wind is still light, so it’s going to be a proper session. But by Thursday afternoon, the wind goes cross-onshore, so the morning is the clear winner.

Friday morning, the 31st, is the biggest of the run so far: 6ft from the SSW, period 14 seconds. The energy is strong (1391). With a light cross-onshore breeze, it’s going to be a bit lumpy, but for the experienced surfer, there’ll be plenty of power. It’s the biggest push of the forecast, so if you’re comfortable in that size, Friday morning is your standout.

Then we hit a wall. Saturday, the 1st of August, is still rideable at 5ft, but the energy is fading fast (679). From Sunday the 2nd onward, it’s a proper drought. The swell drops to under 3ft, and the energy is weak (values between 116 and 530). The wind stays light most of the time, but there just isn’t any push. This flat spell runs right through to the end of the outlook on the 10th of August, with only a flicker of poor surf a week out on the 7th. It’s a long gap, so if you’re looking for a paddle, you’ve got a window from Sunday the 26th through Friday the 31st. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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SW
19
1.1
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18
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SW
18
1.3
SSW
18
1.2
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18
1.2
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
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17
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16
1.2
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16
1.7
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14
1.3
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1.9
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14
1.9
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14
1.7
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13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
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12
0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
863
743
719
1056
893
771
1009
1020
818
612
733
683
1163
775
1525
1367
1034
915
645
585
202
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
WSW
5
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
5
SSE
15
SSW
10
SW
10
S
10
SW
15
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S
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15
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Wind State
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on
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High Tide
9:28AM1.49m
7:53PM2.15m
9:53AM1.52m
8:29PM2.22m
10:18AM1.56m
9:04PM2.25m
10:43AM1.59m
9:37PM2.24m
11:08AM1.64m
10:10PM2.18m
11:34AM1.68m
10:43PM2.07m
12:00PM1.73m
11:19PM1.91m
Low Tide
1:39PM1.18m
3:17AM0.24m
2:17PM1.12m
3:47AM0.20m
2:52PM1.07m
4:16AM0.19m
3:28PM1.03m
4:43AM0.21m
4:04PM0.99m
5:09AM0.27m
4:43PM0.97m
5:34AM0.36m
5:26PM0.95m
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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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