Oceanside Pier surf forecast

Oceanside · California · United States

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Sandbar peaks either side of a long pier in north San Diego County, with a steady crowd of locals. Handles west to southwest swell.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces SW

Level

intermediate

Best swell

SW, WSW, W

Best wind

NNE, NE, ENE (offshore)

Best tide

low to mid tide

Season

Autumn to spring

Typical size

0.5-2 m

Crowd

high

Hazards

pier pilings; crowds; rip currents

Nearby spots

• Swamis, Encinitas
• Lower Trestles, San Clemente
• Blacks Beach, La Jolla
• Doheny State Beach, Dana Point
• Windansea, La Jolla
• Tourmaline Surfing Park, Pacific Beach

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