
Surf Forecasts:
Surfside Pier surf forecast from 15 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 22 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 21 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, E swell with 890 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 22 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with ESE 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 (Nov 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 21) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 21) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 21st Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surfside Pier over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed night, strong winds from the NE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | E 8 | E 12 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
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1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 30 | 54 | 64 | 118 | 151 | 247 | 211 | 450 | 424 | 543 | 537 | 307 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:28PM1.33m | 00:38AM1.12m | 1:16PM1.30m | 1:33AM1.13m | 2:07PM1.27m | 2:32AM1.17m | 3:01PM1.26m | 3:31AM1.24m | 3:56PM1.26m | 4:28AM1.34m | 4:51PM1.27m | 5:23AM1.44m | 5:44PM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:45PM0.30m | 7:40AM0.28m | 8:35PM0.30m | 8:36AM0.30m | 9:27PM0.27m | 9:39AM0.30m | 10:20PM0.23m | 10:43AM0.28m | 11:13PM0.17m | 11:44AM0.23m | 00:04AM0.11m | 12:41PM0.17m | 00:54AM0.04m | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 13 | 5 | 1 |
Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
1 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 17 | — | 118 | 151 | 247 | 211 | 450 | 424 | 543 | 537 | 307 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | — | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | E 12 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 9 | NE 5 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | NNE 4 |
1 | — | 1 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 30 | 54 | 64 | 97 | 145 | 193 | 22 | 314 | 384 | 410 | 400 | 21 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1340 | 1340 | 1328 | 1335 | 1330 | 1726 | 1757 | 1734 | 1606 | 1690 | 1606 | 1468 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 706 | 1009 | 502 | 477 | 474 | 431 |
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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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