Surf City Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° N 77.54° W

Surf City Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Surf City Pier sea temperature is
27.9° C
0.0° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SSW swell with 192 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with SE 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 14th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 14th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the menu for Surf City Pier over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next few days are a total write-off. We're looking at a flat spell from Saturday the 8th through until Tuesday the 12th. The swell is tiny, with heights barely hitting 3 ft, and the period is short and weak. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, just making a mess of things. The combined energy is weak, sitting between 55 and 95 (weak energy). It's not worth getting the board wet; you'd be better off doing something else.

Wednesday the 12th is a little glimmer, but it's still marginal. The morning sees a light cross-offshore breeze with the swell staying small at 3 ft from the SSW, with a combined energy of 74 (weak energy). It's surfable, but nothing to write home about. The same goes for Thursday morning the 13th – a bit of a bump in energy to 106 (moderate wave energy) with 3 ft swell, but that afternoon the wind swings onshore and trashes it.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. Friday the 14th is the standout window in this whole forecast. That morning, we’ve got a clean 4 ft SSW swell with a period of 6 seconds, and a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy jumps to 215 (moderate wave energy), which is the highest we'll see for a while. The surf should be fun and clean. Then that afternoon, the wind goes glassy, which is a massive bonus. The swell stays at 4 ft, but the energy drops to 112 (moderate wave energy). This is the best two-session day on offer, hands down. The water temp is a warm 82°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

After that, we drift back into mediocrity. Saturday the 15th has a tiny glassy morning but the swell is only 3 ft. The rest of that weekend and into the next week is a mix of onshore slop and very small swell. The period does get longer on Tuesday the 18th, with a glassy morning and an 11-second SE swell, but it's only 2 ft – it's a tease of a groundswell that won't deliver the goods. The combined energy is 152 (moderate wave energy), but the size just isn't there.

Looking further out, the pattern doesn't improve much. By the end of the 21st, we get a bit of a bump with a clean 3 ft E swell, but the wind is a moderate cross-offshore breeze. The energy is there (117, moderate wave energy), but it's not a clean winner. The 22nd and 23rd drift back into poor conditions.

So, to wrap it up: if you're looking for a paddle, your only real shot is Friday the 14th. That's the day. The rest of the 16-day window is a long, flat, choppy disappointment. Get out there on Friday, because that's all we're getting.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 36°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
10
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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77
45
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67
33
123
132
102
125
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
S
10
SW
10
SW
20
S
10
WSW
10
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20
SW
10
WSW
10
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15
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10
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High Tide
4:15PM1.64m
4:27AM1.08m
5:18PM1.71m
5:33AM1.15m
6:18PM1.76m
6:33AM1.25m
7:12PM1.79m
7:29AM1.34m
8:02PM1.78m
8:22AM1.43m
8:50PM1.73m
9:12AM1.48m
9:35PM1.63m
Low Tide
9:16AM-0.02m
10:48PM0.16m
10:23AM-0.06m
11:50PM0.10m
11:29AM-0.11m
00:44AM0.03m
12:30PM-0.16m
1:34AM-0.04m
1:27PM-0.18m
2:21AM-0.08m
2:21PM-0.16m
3:05AM-0.10m
3:14PM-0.11m
3:48AM-0.08m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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