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Oceanside Surf Forecast, San Diego County, California

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San Diego County, California

The Rock1-2ftOceanside Harbor1-2ftCarlsbad1-2+ft
Oceanside surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
8mph
SW / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 11sS
Secondary
1.0ft @ 3sS
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 14sSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light S winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s S|4-7mph W
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate NW wind around 8mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s WSW|3-8mph NNE
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Sat
4ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

14s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Oceanside Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
SW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Oceanside is a long, sandy beach break that stretches along the Orange County border, offering consistent peeling waves suitable for surfers of all levels. The NE-facing beach receives best results from southwest winter swells and fall Southern Hemisphere groundswell, creating fun, forgiving waves that peel across the wide sandy bottom. This extremely accessible spot near the Oceanside Pier is a popular destination for beginners and families, though crowds can be substantial during peak seasons and weekends.

CrowdsPier pilings

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Oceanside Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Oceanside?
The current wave height at Oceanside is 1-2ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is SW at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Oceanside surf forecast?
Our Oceanside forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Oceanside?
The current breaking wave height at Oceanside is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft S primary swell at 11s, a 1ft S secondary swell at 3s, a 0.7ft SW tertiary swell at 14s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Oceanside?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Oceanside is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 15.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.