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Oceanside Pier is seeing solid swell with some powerful sets rolling in from the south, but the swell direction is a bit off, keeping it from firing at its best. The tide is rising around mid-level, which works well for this beach break and helps the waves hold shape. Northwest winds stay light to moderate, offering fair sideshore conditions without much chop. Overall, it's a playable session with punchy waves that have some weight behind them.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
3.6 ft waves from the south at 17 seconds, northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, rising tide near 2.3 ft, water temperature 68.5°F, air temperature 61°F.
Mostly Cloudy, 61°F • Wind NW 5 to 10 mph
Swell Score: A swell score of 4.5/10 reflects modest size.
Swell Detail: About 3.6 ft with an interval of 17 seconds with Heavy energy (~659 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the S (181°) | Outside acceptable direction window.
Tide Score: A tide score of 8.6/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.
Tide Height: The tide is rising around 2.32 ft, which sits within the preferred mid-tide range for this break.
Tide Trend: ↗ Peaking: Tide quality may slowly decline but remains good.
Next Tide: High at 2:33 AM (4 ft)
Wind Score: A wind score of 4.0/10 suggests mixed wind influence, with choppy sections and uneven texture starting to affect wave quality.
Wind Direction & Speed: NW @ 5 to 10 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.
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