Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,249 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach over the next 16 days.
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