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Oceanside Pier is holding solid sets with a clean energy that feels punchy and well-shaped, despite the swell coming slightly off the ideal direction. The northwest breeze is easing in but still adds a fair sideshore effect, improving conditions overall. The tide is dropping near low, which keeps the waves peeling nicely over the sand beach. If you’re looking to score some fun, playful waves, it’s definitely worth heading out tonight.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
Swell about 4 feet from SSW with solid energy, northwest wind at 5 to 15 mph, tide dropping near 2.7 ft, water temp 69°F, air temp 61°F.
Mostly Cloudy, 61°F • Wind NW 5 to 15 mph
Swell Score: A swell score of 4.5/10 reflects modest size.
Swell Detail: Roughly 3.9 ft with an interval of 15 seconds with Heavy energy (~692 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the SSW (208°) | Outside acceptable direction window.
Tide Score: A tide score of 8/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.
Tide Height: The tide is falling around 2.69 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 9:09 PM (2.2 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 15 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality improves as the surf window opens.
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