Forster St. Oceanside
3.9(11)beach
beginner-intermediate
Forster St. Oceanside is a beach break in Oceanside, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
Oceanside water temperature today
Oceanside, California
Oceanside water temperature today is 75°F. Is it cold? It's warm for most people, so plan on boardshorts.
Water temperature refreshed hourly from an observed station reading.
Pack the right rubber and you'll extend your sessions in Oceanside by an hour. Temps swing from upwelling lows to summer peaks, and the difference between a 3/2 and a 4/3 day can come overnight.
75°F1° this week
Boardshorts
Warm enough for boardshorts or a bikini
7-Day Temperature Trend
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Beach Water Temperatures
Current water temperatures at each surf spot. Temperatures can vary based on local conditions, currents, and depth.
Surf spots in Oceanside
Featured Beaches
4 spots
Forster St. Oceanside
Beginner friendlyForster St. Oceanside is a beach break in Oceanside, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
Oceanside Harbor
AdvancedOceanside Harbor (North & South Jetties) produces consistent jetty-formed rights rated 7/10. Siuslaw River mouth jetties create stabilized sandbars receiving swell 180-320° (center 270°).
Oceanside Pier
Beginner friendlyOceanside Pier offers reliable year-round beach break rated 6/10, receiving massive swell window (180-340°, center 240°).
The Rock, Oceanside
IntermediateThe Rock, Oceanside is a reef break in Oceanside, CA. It is best suited for intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, rocks, sea urchins, pollution.
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Featured Beaches(4)
Spot guide for Oceanside
Break types, ratings, and local tips for each beach.
Oceanside Harbor
3.8(18)jetty
intermediate-advanced
**Oceanside Harbor** (North & South Jetties) produces consistent jetty-formed rights rated 7/10. Siuslaw River mouth jetties create stabilized sandbars receiving swell 180-320° (center 270°).
Oceanside Pier
4.3(11)beach
beginner-intermediate
**Oceanside Pier** offers reliable year-round beach break rated 6/10, receiving massive swell window (180-340°, center 240°).
The Rock, Oceanside
4.0(14)reef
intermediate
The Rock, Oceanside is a reef break in Oceanside, CA. It is best suited for intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, rocks, sea urchins, pollution.
What to know about water temperature
- Weekly temperature trends and seasonal averages
- Gear recommendations for dawn patrol versus midday
- Upwelling signals that drop temps overnight
- Health and recovery tips for long cold sessions
Surf Guides for Oceanside
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Oceanside
- Oceanside water is 75°F today, which is warm for most people, so most surfers wear boardshorts. Wind, air temperature, and session length change how cold it feels.
- Oceanside water is 75°F today. Readings differ from beach to beach and through the day, so check the per-beach temperatures on this page before you go.
- Water temperatures in Oceanside typically range from 55-72°F. For summer, spring suit or 3/2mm is recommended. In winter, you'll want 4/3mm. Spring and fall may require adjusting based on your cold tolerance.
- Water temperatures in Oceanside range from 55-72°F, so most surfers wear at least spring suit or 3/2mm even in summer. A wetsuit is recommended year-round for longer sessions and early morning surfs.
