Surf City Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° N 77.54° W

Surf City Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Surf City Pier sea temperature is
28.1° C
0.1° 

Surf City Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Surf City Pier surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, SSE swell with 187 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Surf City Pier in the next 16 days are 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 14th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 14th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. I gotta be straight with you – the next sixteen days at Surf City Pier look pretty bleak. We’re in a real flat spell, and while there are a couple of moments where it might be worth a paddle, I wouldn’t plan any big sessions around it. The water temp at Surf City Pier is sitting at about 83°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off on Thursday the 13th with tiny 1ft surf from the SE, but it’s messy and weak with a combined energy reading of only 12. That’s just not worth getting wet over. Friday and Saturday stay small and wind-affected, with periods of cross-onshore breeze and the odd storm risk. The swell stays well under 3ft through the whole opening stretch.

Now, here’s the closest thing to a highlight we’ve got. Monday morning the 17th – a brief window with glassy conditions and a 2ft ESE swell. The combined energy is still low at 63, but that glassy wind and clean surface might give you something tiny to ride. The period is short at 7 seconds though, so don’t expect any push. It’s surfable but ordinary.

Tuesday the 18th morning shows a bit of a pulse – 1ft from the SE but with a solid 13-second period and combined energy jumping to 178, which is actually moderate energy. The ocean is dead calm with glassy conditions. The trouble is, it’s only 1ft. That long period on a beach break like Surf City Pier can make it break a bit too straight, but if you’re desperate and on a longboard, it might be the cleanest wave you’ll see all week.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. We see a tiny spike on the 20th with a 4ft SSW swell but with a short 6-second period and cross-onshore winds – that combined energy of 147 says there’s a little more water moving, but the quality is shot.

By the morning of the 23rd of August, another glassy window appears with a tiny 0.7ft ESE swell, again with a long 13-second period, but energy is only 32. That’s not even a ripple.

The only other thing worth mentioning is Thursday the 27th morning – 4ft from the SW, dead calm and glassy, combined energy at 129. Again, the period is a short 5 seconds, so it’s going to be weak and crumbly, but if you want the best chance of a clean, tiny wave, that’s probably it.

Honestly, for the whole 16 days, nothing jumps out as a standout. No real swell, no proper power. The consistent theme here is poor surf conditions and low energy. If the wind stays favorable on a couple of those glassy mornings, a log might get you a few rides, but that’s your lot.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:22AM1.43m
8:50PM1.73m
9:12AM1.48m
9:35PM1.63m
10:01AM1.51m
10:20PM1.51m
10:49AM1.50m
11:04PM1.37m
11:38AM1.47m
11:49PM1.23m
12:28PM1.42m
00:36AM1.11m
1:22PM1.38m
1:28AM1.01m
Low Tide
2:21PM-0.16m
3:05AM-0.10m
3:14PM-0.11m
3:48AM-0.08m
4:05PM-0.04m
4:29AM-0.04m
4:57PM0.06m
5:10AM0.02m
5:49PM0.16m
5:52AM0.10m
6:46PM0.26m
6:36AM0.17m
7:47PM0.34m
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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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