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Oceanside Pier Surfability Score™ & Surf Report

KSL Surfability Score (Right Now)
KSL Surf Intelligence
4.2
Fair
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
4.5
Stable window
Wind
4.0
Tide
8.5
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Surfability Score™ Updated Hourly • 2:15 PM PDT

Oceanside Pier is seeing playable sets with solid long-period energy, though the swell direction is a bit off for the spot’s ideal window. The southwest wind around 10 mph is steady, giving a fair sideshore effect without wrecking it. The tide is dropping near 4 feet, still working well for this beach break and shaping the waves nicely. With mostly sunny skies and warm temps, it's a good afternoon to get in and enjoy some fun, powerful waves.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

Nearly 3 ft swell from the south with long energy, southwest wind at 10 mph, tide dropping near 4 ft, water temp 74.5°F, air temp 71°F.

Oceanside Pier Local Weather

Mostly Sunny, 71°F • Wind SW 10 mph

Oceanside Pier Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 4.5/10 reflects modest size.

Swell Detail: Around 3 ft with an interval of 18 seconds with Solid energy (~466 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the S (183°) | Outside acceptable direction window.

Tide Score Summary

Tide Score: A tide score of 8.5/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.

Tide Height: The tide is falling around 4.12 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: Low at 8:19 PM (1.2 ft)

Wind Score Summary

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: SW @ 10 mph

Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.

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