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Oceanside Pier Surf Report & Surfability Score™

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
8.6
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Last updated: Jun 20, 2026 at 9:30 PM PDT

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.

Oceanside Pier Local Weather

Mostly Cloudy, 61°F • Wind NW 5 to 10 mph

Oceanside Pier Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

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 Summary

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 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: NW @ 5 to 10 mph

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

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