Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (2024)

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Oceanside Pier Surf Guide

Oceanside Pier in San Diego County is an exposed beach break that has very reliable surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Offshore winds are from the northeast. Clean groundswells prevail and the optimum swell angle is from the west southwest. Good surf at all stages of the tide. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water.

Oceanside Pier Spot Info

Type:Rating:
Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (2)BeachOceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (3)3.3
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
very consistent

18.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Oceanside Pier:

The best conditions reported for surf at Oceanside Pier occur when a West-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

Surf Forecasts:

    Hourly Forecast12 Day Forecast

What's the best time of year to surf Oceanside Pier (for consistent clean waves)?

novemberBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Oceanside Pier with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winterand most often the month of November. Clean surfable waves are typically found 58% of the time in November while 39% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 3% of the time it is considered too small by mostsurfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

39%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

3%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Oceanside Pier Location Map

Interactive Oceanside Pier surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Oceanside Pier is Miramar Mcas Airport (NKX) in USA, 43 km (27 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Oceanside Pier is San Diego International Lindbergh Fld Airport (SAN), also in USA, 54 km (34 miles) away.

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Oceanside Pier Surf Forecasts:

    Hourly Forecast12 Day Forecast
Todays Surf SummarySunday, 9 June 2024, 13:31 Local Time m, °C Sunday 09ft, °F 2PM5PM8PM11PM Wave (m) 0.7SW 0.7SW 1SW 1SW Period (s) 16 16 16 16 Wind (km/h) 15 10 5 5 Wind State on on on glass
What does Oceanside Pier look like?Latest photos from Oceanside Pier. Upload your own or view all photos on the gallery page.

Credit: Peter ZakCredit: Cynthia LeonCredit: Cynthia LeonCredit: Cynthia LeonCredit: John Lemieux

    Tides at Oceanside Pier Current tide and informaton For Oceanside, 1 km from Oceanside Pier.Next High Water: 11:33pm | 2.1mNext Low Water: 05:19pm | 1.25mNEXTIS AT (local time)remaininghigh tidelow tide

    Oceanside Pier Sea Temperature

    The water temperature (18.5 °C) at Oceanside Pier is relatively warm. If the sun does come out as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a summer wetsuit. Effective air temperature of 17.0 °C.Today, many surfers would wear a summer wetsuit.Current Temp*: 18.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellitewater-tempView Sea Temp Map

    Swell History at Oceanside Pier

    Surf stats for Oceanside Pier, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

    Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (16)

    Average Swell

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    Wind History at Oceanside Pier

    Wind stats for Oceanside Pier, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

    Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (19)

    Average Wind

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    Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:

    Discover surf breaks near Oceanside Pier. Click below to view there surf guides.

    • South Carlsbad State Beach

      • Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (22)Reef
      • Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (23)3.2

      Reliability: fairly consistent

      0km away

    • Terra Mar

      • Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (24)Point
      • Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (25)2.9

      Reliability: fairly consistent

      1km away

    • Camp Pendelton

      • Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (26)Beach
      • Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (27)3.6

      Reliability: fairly consistent

      3km away

    • Del Mar Jetties

      • Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (28)Breakwater
      • Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (29)4.0

      Reliability: very consistent

      3km away

    • Carlsbad City Beach

      • Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (30)Beach
      • Oceanside Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (31)3.5

      Reliability: fairly consistent

      4km away

    Wave Buoys Nearest To Oceanside Pier:

    • Closest Wave BuoyCamp Pendleton Nearshore, CA6 km
    • Second closest Wave BuoyOceanside Offshore, CA8 km
    • Third closest Wave BuoyTorrey Pines Outer, CA29 km
    • Fourth closest Wave BuoySCRIPPS Nearshore, CA38 km
    • Fifth closest Wave BuoyLa Jolla, CA38 km
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