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Oceanside Surf Forecast

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San Diego County, California

Oceanside surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
15.6s
Wind
1mph
SE / Gusts 1mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.2ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 2sW

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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

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on SW swell at 16s with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SSW swell at 15s — barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair

Expect 2-3ft all day on SSW swell at 14s with calm winds — nothing amazing but surfable.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Expect 2-3ft all day on W swell at 4s with calm winds — nothing amazing but surfable.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s W|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SSW swell at 12s — glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Oceanside Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Oceanside?
The current wave height at Oceanside is 2-3ft with a 15.6s swell period. Wind is SE at 1mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
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.