
Surf Forecasts:
Surfside Pier surf forecast from 28 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 2 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, E swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Surfside Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Surfside Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Surfside Pier in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 30th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 30th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 2nd Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surfside Pier over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 118mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
106 | 210 | 284 | 218 | 177 | 70 | 147 | 131 | 67 | 128 | 124 | 123 | 128 | 99 | 108 | 202 | 189 | 335 | 347 | 321 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:18PM1.34m | 11:52AM1.67m | 00:15AM1.30m | 12:50PM1.62m | 1:17AM1.26m | 1:52PM1.56m | 2:24AM1.25m | 2:56PM1.51m | 3:33AM1.27m | 4:00PM1.48m | 4:39AM1.32m | 5:01PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:14PM0.10m | 6:18AM0.01m | 7:07PM0.14m | 7:11AM0.05m | 8:05PM0.19m | 8:11AM0.10m | 9:06PM0.22m | 9:15AM0.15m | 10:10PM0.22m | 10:23AM0.18m | 11:13PM0.20m | 11:31AM0.18m | 00:11AM0.16m | |||||||
— | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 32 | 80 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
— | 210 | 127 | 113 | 85 | 70 | 59 | 68 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 202 | 189 | 150 | 92 | 87 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | NE 4 | NNW 4 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
106 | 160 | 284 | 218 | 177 | — | 147 | 131 | 67 | 128 | 124 | 123 | 128 | 99 | 108 | 24 | 5 | 335 | 347 | 321 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 927 | 927 | 219 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 33 | 1752 | 1757 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 350 | 350 | 33 | 350 | 33 | 33 |
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Information about the Surfside Pier Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Surfside Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Surfside Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Surfside 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 (Surfside 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 Surfside 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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