Surf Forecasts:
Surf City Pier surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, SSW swell with 383 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surf City Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get one thing straight from the get-go: this forecast for Surf City Pier is a real tough one. The next couple of weeks aren't looking flash for a proper paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of small, choppy, and confused conditions to sit through.
The first piece of worthwhile surf doesn't show up until Sunday morning, July 19th. The swell finally bumps up, but it’s a messy deal. We’re looking at a 6ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a short, weak 7 seconds. The combined energy ramps up to a moderate 524, but it’s coming with a fresh cross-shore wind that’s going to chop it up. For a beginner, this is already too big and messy, so it’s really for the more experienced crew only. The water temp is sitting at a very normal 83° for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The only real glimmer of hope, the only proper standout, is a very brief window on Wednesday morning, July 22nd. The swell drops back to 4ft from the south (7-second period), but the wind goes light and cross-offshore from the NNE. The guidance calls it "clean," and for a spot like this, that’s a massive positive. The energy is still moderate (149), but that clean face will make it surfable. It’s still a beach break with a short period, so don’t expect long walls, but it’ll be the best you’ll see. Crowds are a possibility here sometimes, so get out early.
After that, it’s a long grind back to tiny, onshore slop through the end of July and into the 29th. A few more clean-ish mornings pop up on the 24th and 25th, but the swell is tiny – under 3ft – and the energy is low. These are just small, rideable bumps for the loggers, not anything to get excited about. For the most part, the wind is blowing onshore or cross-shore, and the swell is weak. If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoons with that 5ft and 18 mph wind on the 21st might look fun, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a no-go.
Hang in there, but don't hold your breath. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
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 kJ | 54 | 33 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 35 | 97 | 254 | 346 | 184 | 130 | 92 | 124 | 168 | 153 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:18PM1.85m | 8:37AM1.28m | 9:10PM1.80m | 9:32AM1.33m | 10:00PM1.71m | 10:26AM1.36m | 10:49PM1.59m | 11:21AM1.37m | 11:37PM1.44m | 12:16PM1.36m | 00:26AM1.29m | 1:11PM1.35m | 1:17AM1.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:45AM-0.13m | 2:32PM-0.24m | 3:34AM-0.15m | 3:28PM-0.19m | 4:21AM-0.14m | 4:24PM-0.10m | 5:08AM-0.11m | 5:20PM-0.00m | 5:54AM-0.06m | 6:19PM0.10m | 6:39AM-0.00m | 7:20PM0.20m | 7:26AM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 |
 | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | 8:20 |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 32 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 13 | — | S 7 | — | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 20 | 33 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 3 | — | 178 | — | 130 | 92 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 13 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SW 5 | — | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 35 | 97 | 254 | 346 | 184 | 38 | — | 124 | 168 | 153 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 656 | 59 | 80 | 191 | 839 | 1653 | 676 | 1179 | 1527 | 2056 | 1653 | 487 | 299 | 268 | 194 | 246 | 0 | 241 | 298 | 616 | 251 |
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