Surf Forecasts:
Surfside Pier surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSW swell with 55 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Surfside Pier in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surfside Pier over the next 16 days.
Gather 'round, crew. Let's talk about what we've got on offer here at Surfside Pier. Straight up – it's been a quiet stretch and it stays quiet for a long while. We're looking at a solid 16-day window, and for the first 15 days, it's basically a bust for any kind of decent session. From the 11th of July right through to the morning of the 26th, the conditions are just poor. Tiny waves, weak energy, and the wind is almost always chopping things up or blowing straight onshore. You'll see a combined swell energy that barely cracks double digits for most of that time, sitting between 11 and 59 – that's barely a ripple. The swell heights are a joke, all under 3 ft, with periods that are short and weak. It's a long, frustrating gap for anyone hoping to paddle out.
Then, on the morning of Sunday the 26th of July, things finally shift. We get a glassy, clean start to the day. The swell picks up to a more respectable 4 ft from the south, with a period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 132 – that's moderate energy, enough to get your attention. The wind goes glassy with a light offshore from the west-northwest. This is the only window that's even worth mentioning. The waves are small enough for a beginner to handle, but with the glassy conditions, it'll be fun for anyone just wanting to get wet. But don't kid yourself – this isn't a standout. The swell direction is south, and while that's exposed, the optimum here is from the southeast, so the waves won't be firing perfectly. It's just the first bit of surfable energy after a long, long drought. The break is inconsistent, so don't expect a packed lineup every day, but with the crowds being "sometimes", you could have it mostly to yourself.
As for the water, it's about average for the time of year – no big anomaly to report here.
So, to sum it up: the first 15 days are a write-off. Your best bet, and really the only bet, is that Sunday the 26th morning. It's not world-class, but after two weeks of nothing, a glassy 4 ft wave will feel like a gift. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because this area tends not to stay poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 35°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 |
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 kJ | 34 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 42 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:03PM1.56m | 7:25AM1.18m | 8:04PM1.62m | 8:27AM1.23m | 9:02PM1.67m | 9:26AM1.29m | 9:56PM1.68m | 10:23AM1.33m | 10:47PM1.65m | 11:17AM1.36m | 11:37PM1.59m | 12:09PM1.37m | 00:24AM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:26PM-0.06m | 2:25AM0.08m | 2:26PM-0.11m | 3:22AM0.02m | 3:23PM-0.15m | 4:16AM-0.04m | 4:18PM-0.16m | 5:07AM-0.07m | 5:11PM-0.15m | 5:56AM-0.08m | 6:03PM-0.11m | 6:42AM-0.07m | 6:54PM-0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — |
mm | — | — | 7 | — | 4 | 18 | — | — | 7 | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 |
Temp °C | 31 | 35 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
Feels °C | 32 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 |
| kJ | 15 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 4 | SE 9 | S 4 | E 4 | — | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | S 4 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 4 | ENE 3 | S 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 5 | W 3 | — | SSE 6 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | — | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 34 | 21 | 1 | — | 13 | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 42 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 1634 | 24 | 36 | 249 | 111 | 36 | 160 | 89 | 160 | 1595 | 160 | 364 | 811 | 408 | 391 | 932 | 444 | 33 | 832 | 3 |
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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).
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