Surf Forecasts:
Oceanside Pier surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with 936 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceanside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down the menu for the next couple of weeks.
First chance to get out is Tuesday morning the 21st of July. It’s a 4ft SSW groundswell, with a period of 16 seconds, so it’s got some’s energy behind it (combined energy of 858). The long period means better waves but longer lulls. The wind is light offshore from the SW, so it’ll be clean. The water is a balmy 75°, which is 8° warmer than normal – that’s a wild anomaly. Still, the report says the quality is only marginal, so it’s not a standout. The best bet on offer is Saturday morning the 25th of July at Oceanside Pier. We’re looking at 3ft of SW groundswell, but with a very long 21-second period, packing a punch (combined energy of 945). The wind is light and offshore from the WSW, meaning glassy conditions. It’s small, but it’ll be clean and shapey. Crowds are possible, so be ready to share.
The forecast gets a bit burly into early August. Friday the 31st of July and Saturday the 1st of August see swell pushing 6ft from the S and SSW, with energy readings up to 1859. The problem is the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy and blown out. This is a beach break, so with that wind and size, it’s going to be a mess. Honestly, that setup looks more fun for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The real standout, if you can hold out, is Saturday the 1st of August. The morning session is the one. We’ve got a solid 6ft S swell, period of 14 seconds, and the combined energy is a serious 1859. The wind is light and offshore from the SW, so the waves will be clean and smooth. That’s a proper big-wave day for the experienced crew. Beginners should sit this one out as it’s over 5ft. After that, the surf drops off fast and the winds turn bad, with a long stretch of ugly conditions from the 2nd of August right through.
Keep your eyes on the horizon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 24 | S 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 827 | 559 | 559 | 437 | 394 | 400 | 498 | 408 | 339 | 563 | 171 | 664 | 664 | 640 | 863 | 657 | 635 | 719 | 926 | 893 | 762 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:53PM1.88m | 5:50AM1.24m | 4:47PM1.90m | 7:37AM1.30m | 5:41PM1.94m | 8:30AM1.38m | 6:30PM2.00m | 9:02AM1.44m | 7:14PM2.08m | 9:28AM1.49m | 7:53PM2.15m | 9:53AM1.52m | 8:29PM2.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:42AM0.98m | 11:35PM0.77m | 9:32AM1.13m | 00:43AM0.64m | 10:46AM1.22m | 1:32AM0.51m | 12:00PM1.25m | 2:11AM0.40m | 12:56PM1.23m | 2:45AM0.31m | 1:39PM1.18m | 3:17AM0.24m | 2:17PM1.12m | 3:47AM0.20m | |||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 827 | 559 | 559 | 437 | 394 | 92 | 498 | 408 | 339 | 224 | 171 | 258 | 250 | 203 | 863 | 657 | 635 | 719 | 926 | 893 | 762 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | S 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | W 7 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 16 | 92 | 61 | 32 | 203 | 400 | 93 | 71 | 73 | 82 | 44 | 664 | 664 | 640 | 199 | 200 | 193 | 151 | 97 | 33 | 68 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | SW 11 | SW 21 | S 16 | SW 8 | S 13 | SW 18 | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 15 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | SW 10 | W 7 |
| kJ | 15 | 19 | 71 | 78 | 20 | 272 | 51 | 171 | 105 | 563 | 141 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 107 | 31 | 31 | 21 | 32 | 52 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 60 | 40 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 4 | 60 | 170 | 0 | 103 | 178 | 102 | 103 | 103 | 38 |
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