Surf Forecasts:
Surfside Pier surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 123 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Surfside Pier this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Surfside Pier in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surfside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, grab a seat and let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Surfside Pier. I’m not gonna lie to ya, mate – it’s a lean stretch ahead. The whole 16-day window is a tough one, with hardly a pulse to get excited about.
We’re looking at a real dry spell here. For the first nine days, from the 5th of August right through to the morning of the 14th, it’s basically a write-off. The wave energy is weak, with combined swell energy readings mostly in the teens to low 80s (83). The swell is tiny, under 3ft, coming from the SE with short periods of 5 to 8 seconds. That’s just windswash, not proper surf. The winds are mostly cross-onshore, making things choppy and messy, and the water temp is a warm 84°F with a light anomaly of 1°F, so it’s pretty average for this time of year. It’s a real bummer; you’d be better off with a cold one and a towel.
Then, on the morning of Thursday the 14th of August, we get a little flicker. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SSW, a bit more direction, with a period of 6 seconds. The wind flips to a light cross-offshore from the WSW, and the wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” The combined energy is just 62. It’s not a standout, and it’s barely a paddle. The setup is a beach, so it’s not going to hold any real shape. Honestly, it’s more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddler, given the light cross-off and small swell.
After that morning, it drops right back off. The rest of the 14th through the 20th of August is a desert again. The swell stays tiny, 1.0ft to 2ft, with periods stuck around 5 to 8 seconds. The energy is pitiful, with combined readings from 11 to 24. The wind is a mixed bag, but it’s never enough to make something out of nothing. The break is inconsistent, and it shows.
There’s no true standout here. The only half-decent moment is that Thursday morning the 14th, but it’s not something you’d drive for. You’re looking at a long, blank run. It’s a tough spot, and this is one of those times where the forecast is the forecast. Keep your eye on it, but for now, the gear stays in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 54 | 44 | 27 | 18 | 19 | 40 | 64 | 80 | 66 | 123 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:24PM1.40m | 2:35AM1.17m | 3:29PM1.42m | 3:43AM1.14m | 4:38PM1.45m | 4:57AM1.13m | 5:47PM1.50m | 6:09AM1.17m | 6:52PM1.57m | 7:16AM1.24m | 7:52PM1.62m | 8:16AM1.31m | 8:47PM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:38PM0.24m | 9:52AM0.07m | 10:48PM0.26m | 10:58AM0.06m | 00:00AM0.25m | 12:06PM0.04m | 1:09AM0.20m | 1:12PM-0.00m | 2:10AM0.12m | 2:14PM-0.05m | 3:06AM0.05m | 3:10PM-0.09m | 3:56AM-0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 8 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | S 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 54 | 21 | 27 | — | 19 | 40 | 64 | — | 66 | 123 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 10 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | SE 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | — | SE 5 | — | SE 6 | — | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | — | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 |
| kJ | 29 | 44 | — | 18 | — | 19 | — | 80 | — | 63 | — | — | 4 | 13 | — | 5 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1327 | 1734 | 407 | 1327 | 651 | 403 | 842 | 100 | 100 | 408 | 100 | 197 | 447 | 160 | 160 | 667 | 514 | 819 | 659 | 24 |
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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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