Oceanside Harbor Surf Forecast, San Diego County, California
LiveSan Diego County, California
Current Conditions
PoorWave 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 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light S winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
11s S|4-7mph W
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorA slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate NW wind around 8mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
6s WSW|3-8mph NNE
4ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair
14s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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Oceanside Harbor Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall
Oceanside Harbor offers a sheltered beach break protected by the harbor jetties, making it an ideal spot for beginners looking to escape larger ocean swells. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions with consistent peaks that work best during fall and winter swell season. The jetty setup creates a natural funnel for southwest swells.
Pier pilingsHarbor trafficJetty currents
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Oceanside Harbor Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Oceanside Harbor?
The current wave height at Oceanside Harbor is 1-2ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is SW at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Oceanside Harbor surf forecast?
Our Oceanside Harbor 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 Harbor?
The current breaking wave height at Oceanside Harbor 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 Harbor?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Oceanside Harbor is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 15.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.