
Surf Forecasts:
Surf City Pier surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SSW swell with 408 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. 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 (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
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 cookin’ at Surf City Pier for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a rough start. We’ve got a few days of messy, choppy surf with a strong southerly wind blowing across the swell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, no big anomaly to talk about. The first real chance to get a decent wave doesn’t roll in until Thursday morning, the 23rd of July.
That Thursday morning is the standout in this whole stretch. The swell is a clean 6 ft from the SSW, with a combined wave energy reading of 433 – that’s moderate energy, but it’s got some push. The wind is a light NNE breeze, just 3 mph, coming cross-offshore. That’s going to make for some clean, lined-up sets. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it won’t be the most powerful wave, but it’ll be fun. The break is a sandbar, very consistent, so it’s a good bet for a session. Keep in mind, the swell is over 5 ft, so it might be a bit much for total beginners. Crowds are ‘sometimes’ an issue, so you might have some company.
After that, things drop off fast. Friday the 24th into the weekend sees the swell drop to 2 ft to 3 ft with weak energy (around 89-62). The wind is alright, mostly cross-offshore, but the waves are just too small and ordinary to get excited about. There’s a glassy moment on Sunday the 26th afternoon with a 2 ft east swell, but still, it’s a tiny wave.
From the end of July through the first few days of August, it’s a real flat spell. The swell barely reaches 2 ft, the energy drops to 19-41, and the wind is a mess. There’s a brief moment on Monday morning, August 3rd, with a 2 ft SE swell and a clean cross-offshore wind, but it’s just not enough to make a recommendation. This is a long, quiet stretch for the area.
So, the best bet is clear: Thursday morning, July 23rd. Get out there early, grab a few clean ones, and hope the wind holds. After that, you’re looking at a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 70mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
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126 | 131 | 188 | 167 | 160 | 104 | 126 | 106 | 145 | 262 | 197 | 247 | 176 | 265 | 210 | 39 | 39 | 50 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:37PM1.44m | 12:16PM1.36m | 00:26AM1.29m | 1:11PM1.35m | 1:17AM1.14m | 2:08PM1.34m | 2:11AM1.03m | 3:05PM1.34m | 3:08AM0.94m | 4:01PM1.35m | 4:07AM0.91m | 4:54PM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:54AM-0.06m | 6:19PM0.10m | 6:39AM-0.00m | 7:20PM0.20m | 7:26AM0.06m | 8:25PM0.26m | 8:14AM0.12m | 9:31PM0.30m | 9:04AM0.15m | 10:34PM0.30m | 9:56AM0.16m | 11:29PM0.28m | |||||||
— | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
8:21 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 49 | 3 | 9 | 6 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ENE 6 |
— | 6 | 2 | 2 | 78 | 2 | — | 9 | 16 | — | 16 | 18 | 17 | 152 | 88 | 39 | 33 | 50 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 |
3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 16 | 21 | 12 | 18 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 13 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
126 | 131 | 188 | 167 | 160 | 104 | 126 | 106 | 145 | 262 | 197 | 247 | 176 | 265 | 210 | 28 | 39 | 47 | 49 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 298 | 310 | 590 | 194 | 0 | 213 | 507 | 136 | 1204 | 299 | 299 | 299 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 512 | 518 | 0 | 0 |
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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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