Surf City Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° N 77.54° W

Surf City Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Surf City Pier sea temperature is
28.3° C
0.5° 

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SW swell with 207 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 8th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 10th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 11th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


Right, g’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the Surf City Pier outlook. The beaches around here are looking at a pretty quiet stretch. The water temp is sitting at 83°, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing too wild on that front.

Alright, the first solid chance to get wet comes early on Wednesday, July 8th. The morning session is where it’s at. We’ve got a small 3ft swell from the SSW, but the real beauty is the wind: it’s glassy. That’s a major win for cleanliness. The swell energy is moderate (120), so there’s a bit of push, but with a short period of 6 seconds, it’s not going to have a lot of grunt. It’s very ordinary surf for a beginner-friendly spot, but the glassy conditions make it look better than the numbers suggest.

Thursday morning, July 9th, is similar. The swell bumps up just a touch to 4ft from the SSW, with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate again (143). It’s nothing to write home about, but it’s a paddle-worthy window for a quiet wave.

The real standout of this whole forecast, though, is Friday morning, July 10th. We get a 4ft swell from the SSW with a clean cross-offshore wind. The combined energy hits 202, which is solid moderate to strong energy for this setup. The swell direction is also a good match for the pier’s optimum from the SE. This is the best on offer, hands down. It’s small enough for the beginners who Surf City Pier is known for, but with enough push to get a fun little ride. The afternoon turns into a choppy mess, so get out early.

After that, it’s a long, dry spell. Saturday, July 11th, has a clean morning with an offshore breeze and a 4ft SSW swell, but the energy is still moderate (198) and the quality is only ordinary. The spot breaks very consistently, so it’s not a total write-off, but the next few days are littered with onshore wind and poor conditions. From Sunday, July 12th, right through to the 22nd, every recorded session is flagged as “poor” or “very ordinary.” The swell drops to tiny 1ft or 2ft at times, with only a few fleeting moments of clean glassy conditions on the morning of the 15th, but the swell is only 2ft – barely a ripple.

If you’re chasing a proper wave, your best bet is to lock in Friday morning, July 10th. The rest of the two weeks is a write-off, with a long gap of no real quality surf. That’s just how it goes sometimes.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 35°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
1:34AM1.15m
2:28PM1.41m
2:33AM1.09m
3:29PM1.51m
3:35AM1.06m
4:30PM1.62m
4:40AM1.06m
5:31PM1.73m
5:43AM1.09m
6:29PM1.80m
6:44AM1.15m
7:25PM1.85m
7:42AM1.22m
Low Tide
7:37PM0.20m
7:45AM-0.00m
8:45PM0.19m
8:38AM-0.04m
9:55PM0.15m
9:35AM-0.08m
11:01PM0.09m
10:36AM-0.14m
00:03AM0.02m
11:37AM-0.19m
1:00AM-0.04m
12:36PM-0.23m
1:54AM-0.09m
1:35PM-0.25m
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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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