Surf Forecasts:
Surf City Pier surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SW swell with 72 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Surf City Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Surf City Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Surf City Pier in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surf City Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ down the pipe for Surf City Pier. Gotta be honest with ya, it’s a bit of a slow start. The forecast shows nothin’ much happenin’ for the first couple of days, so we’re waitin’ for the ocean to wake up.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Sunday mornin’, the 23rd of August. We’ve got a tiny 2ft swell rollin’ in from the south, with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined swell energy is a weak 53, so it ain’t gonna have much punch. But, the wind is light and cross-offshore, so the surface will be clean. It ain’t gonna set the world on fire, but it’s surfable and very ordinary.
Monday mornin’, the 24th of August, looks a bit better. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the south-southwest, still with a snappy 5-second period. The combined energy kicks up to a moderate 103, so there’s a touch more grunt. The wind is WSW at 6 mph, which is a nice cross-offshore breeze, keepin’ things clean. This is the best we’ve got for the first week. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but don’t expect any barrels.
After that, it goes quiet for a stretch. From Tuesday the 25th through the rest of the week, we’re lookin’ at tiny, weak swell and messy wind. There’s a few glassy mornings, but the swell is only 1ft, so it’s basically a lake. You’d be better off takin’ a nap than paddlin’ out.
Now, keep your eye on the start of September. Tuesday mornin’, the 1st of September, shows a bit of promise. The swell is small at 2ft, but it’s from the southeast with a long period of 15 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is a solid 165. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. This is the standout of the whole outlook. It’s a long-period swell, so at a beach break like Surf City Pier, it might break a bit straight, but the energy will be there. It’s the best on offer, no contest.
The followin’ mornin’, Wednesday the 2nd of September, holds a little somethin’ too. 2ft from the southeast, with a 12-second period and a combined energy of 154. The wind is onshore, so it won’t be as clean, but there’s still some grunt in the water.
The rest of the second week fades back into small, weak stuff. Overall, it’s a lean 16 days. The best window is that Monday, August 24th, and the standout is that Tuesday, September 1st. Get out there if you can, but don’t expect a classic.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | SE 12 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
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12 | 16 | 15 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 14 | 46 | 30 | 14 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 32 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:30AM0.93m | 4:20PM1.36m | 4:30AM0.96m | 5:13PM1.40m | 5:23AM1.01m | 5:59PM1.45m | 6:09AM1.09m | 6:40PM1.50m | 6:51AM1.17m | 7:17PM1.54m | 7:30AM1.26m | 7:53PM1.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:58PM0.39m | 9:20AM0.27m | 10:55PM0.37m | 10:18AM0.25m | 11:43PM0.33m | 11:11AM0.20m | 00:25AM0.27m | 11:59AM0.16m | 1:01AM0.21m | 12:43PM0.11m | 1:35AM0.16m | 1:25PM0.07m | 2:07AM0.11m | ||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
7:51 | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | |
mm | 18 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 25 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 21 | 14 | 21 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSE 4 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | E 13 |
4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 35 | 13 | 13 | 29 | 27 | 1 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 14 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 16 | E 16 | E 14 | SSE 5 | E 13 | S 6 |
8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 6 | — | SSW 5 | S 6 | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 |
10 | 4 | 9 | 27 | — | 31 | — | 46 | 30 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 54 | 231 | 0 | 0 | 702 | 205 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 80 | 231 | 518 | 825 | 130 | 245 | 205 | 996 | 299 |
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Information about the Surf City Pier Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Surf City Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Surf City Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Surf City 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 (Surf City 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 Surf City 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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