Surf Forecasts:
Surf City Pier surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, SSW swell with 305 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with ESE 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 (Jul 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) 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+) | 5AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surf City Pier over the next 16 days.
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Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the menu for Surf City Pier over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a sleepy start. The first few days have tiny, weak swell and a cross-onshore breeze that’s killing the vibe. Water temp is about 81°, dead average for this time of year. The combined energy is only 44 (weak)—barely a ripple. You’re not missing much.
Tuesday morning, July 7th, things perk up a bit. We’ve got waves around 4ft from the SSW, period at a short 6 seconds. The wind swings cross-offshore, and the morning is clean. Combined energy hits 177 (moderate). It’s not a barnburner, but it’s rideable. Wednesday morning, July 8th, is similar—4ft, SSW, cross-off breeze, light wind, clean conditions. Not a standout, but a decent chance to get wet.
The first real standout is Friday morning, July 10th. We’re looking at 4ft of SSW swell, 7-second period, and a clean cross-offshore west wind. Combined energy is 286 (moderate). Expect good surf conditions. The break is a sandbar, very consistent, and exposed to the swell. Crowds are sometimes around, so you might see a few others, but it’s worth it. The swell direction is SE optimum, and we’re coming from SSW—close enough to work. That Friday morning is your best bet in the first week.
Then we hit another lull. The afternoons get chopped, and the mornings stay small. Monday morning, July 13th, offers another clean window with 4ft SSW swell and 275 energy (moderate), with cross-off wind. Worth a paddle if you’re keen.
For the second week, there’s more size but the wind is tricky. Tuesday morning, July 14th, we see 6ft SSW swell with 457 energy (moderate), and the wind is cross-off from the WSW. Conditions are clean, but it’s marginal. A bit of a gamble. Wednesday morning, July 15th, brings 6ft from the south, 8-second period, combined energy at 596 (moderate to strong). That’s a solid swell, but it’s cross-shore with a moderate breeze—still surfable for the experienced. The period is short, so it’s not going to be glassy, but there’s power.
Overall, for the whole 16-day run, the best session is Friday morning, July 10th. Clean, fun-sized waves, and the setup is right. After that, it’s a mix of chopped afternoons and marginal mornings. Keep an eye on the wind, but don’t get your hopes up too high.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Fri 10 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 32 | 40 | 30 | 28 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 50 | 58 | 119 | 33 | 46 | 67 | 82 | 126 | 212 | 147 | 268 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 10:37PM1.42m | 11:04AM1.08m | 11:15PM1.37m | 11:48AM1.14m | 11:56PM1.30m | 12:37PM1.21m | 00:42AM1.22m | 1:30PM1.30m | 1:34AM1.15m | 2:28PM1.41m | 2:33AM1.09m | 3:29PM1.51m | 3:35AM1.06m | 4:30PM1.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:04AM0.08m | 4:50PM0.14m | 5:39AM0.06m | 5:39PM0.17m | 6:17AM0.05m | 6:35PM0.19m | 6:58AM0.03m | 7:37PM0.20m | 7:45AM-0.00m | 8:45PM0.19m | 8:38AM-0.04m | 9:55PM0.15m | 9:35AM-0.08m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
 | 8:25 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | 7 | — | 1 | 15 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 34 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 32 | 40 | 30 | 28 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 21 | 41 | 49 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | — | S 3 | — | S 6 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | SE 9 | — | — | SE 9 | E 11 | — | E 10 | — |
| kJ | 13 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 29 | — | — | 20 | 2 | — | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | S 2 | SSW 3 | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 50 | 58 | 119 | — | 46 | 67 | 82 | 126 | 212 | 147 | 268 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 251 | 0 | 689 | 825 | 1755 | 1000 | 1755 | 1210 | 1210 | 0 | 194 | 590 | 298 | 0 | 532 | 0 | 54 | 645 | 474 | 241 | 251 |
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