Surf Forecasts:
Surfside Pier surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, S swell with 181 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surfside Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window for Surfside Pier is a real heartbreaker. Lookin’ at the whole run, there’s just nothing to get excited about. For days on end, it’s flat, blown out, or just plain messy. From now until the 7th of August, it’s a complete write-off – tiny swells, onshore winds, and “poor surf conditions” everywhere you look. The water temp is sittin’ around 84°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
We do see a little flicker of life on the 8th of August. The Saturday morning shows a modest 3ft swell from the SE, but here’s the kicker – the period jumps to 11 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The combined energy hits 187 (moderate), and the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze. That’s the cleanest window we get. The swell is tiny – 3ft – so it’s a beginner-friendly size, but it’s a long-period wave, so it’ll have some push. Unfortunately, by the afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it’s gone. The 10th and 11th of August have a few moments of glassy or clean conditions, but the swell is just too small to bother with.
If you’re desperate, the only real standout – and I use that term loosely – is the morning of the 8th of August. It’s the cleanest, most promising slot in the whole 16 days. But honestly, it’s a one-morning wonder. After that, the energy drops right back down. The crowds are listed as “sometimes” at Surfside Pier, so on that rare clean morning, you might have some company, but it won’t be a circus.
So here’s the reality: the first week is a total loss. The second week offers one clean morning of tiny, long-period swell. For an exposed beach break, that long period (11 sec) can make the waves a bit too straight, but with the light offshore wind, it’ll be rideable for a beginner. Anything over 5ft it ain’t, so it’s safe for all levels.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
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 kJ | 9 | 5 | 13 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 91 | 118 | 70 | 24 | 15 | 17 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:17AM1.17m | 9:49PM1.46m | 9:56AM1.20m | 10:24PM1.45m | 10:33AM1.24m | 10:57PM1.42m | 11:10AM1.28m | 11:30PM1.39m | 11:51AM1.32m | 00:06AM1.34m | 12:35PM1.35m | 00:47AM1.29m | 1:26PM1.38m | 1:36AM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:14PM0.06m | 4:56AM0.09m | 4:53PM0.06m | 5:33AM0.07m | 5:32PM0.07m | 6:09AM0.06m | 6:13PM0.09m | 6:45AM0.05m | 6:55PM0.12m | 7:23AM0.05m | 7:42PM0.16m | 8:05AM0.05m | 8:36PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 35 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 10 | — | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 9 | 5 | 13 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 53 | — | 24 | 15 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | S 5 | S 5 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 13 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | WNW 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 91 | 118 | 70 | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 89 | 160 | 111 | 36 | 31 | 619 | 249 | 808 | 420 | 1040 | 1606 | 36 | 114 | 456 | 248 | 9 | 361 | 9 | 9 | 69 | 239 |
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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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