Ocean Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.75° N 117.25° W

Ocean Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach Pier sea temperature is
23.7° C
4.0° 

Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ocean Beach Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach Pier in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it's a pretty tough stretch for us. The long-range models are showing a persistent run of small, onshore-affected surf that just isn't coming together. Most of the time the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, which is killing any chance of clean waves. The primary spot is Ocean Beach Pier, a consistent beach and reef setup that's exposed to the west, but the swell direction we're getting is mostly from the southwest, which is a bit off its optimum.

Right now, and for the first several days, we're looking at a real flat spell. The swell energy is weak, usually in the 150 to 235 range (moderate wave energy), with heights barely scraping 2ft. The period is around 13 to 16 seconds, which is okay for a groundswell, but with the wind being onshore or cross-onshore, it's just making for poor, bumpy conditions. There's a slight uptick in energy around Thursday the 7th and Friday the 8th, with a longer period of 19 seconds and the combined energy jumping to 388 and 367 respectively, but the wind is still cross-onshore, so it's still a messy, choppy affair. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.

The surf quality remains poor or marginal right through the weekend and into the following week. By Saturday the 15th of August, the combined energy hits 523 (strong wave energy) and the swell height bumps up to 3ft, but it's still only a marginal forecast with a gentle onshore breeze. It's a bit of a tease. The following days see the energy staying moderate, but the wind pattern doesn't give us a break.

There are no standout sessions here, no days where everything lines up. The consistent onshore flow and small swell mean this is a period where you're better off checking the cams daily for a lucky window, but don't hold your breath. It's a long, blank run for the area.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
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SW
13
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13
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0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.4
WSW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
WSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
142
111
108
130
100
102
72
113
86
167
134
96
155
108
108
112
248
173
312
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
WSW
15
W
5
W
10
WSW
15
W
10
WNW
10
WSW
10
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5
WNW
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WSW
15
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WNW
15
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10
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S
15
SSW
10
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:26PM1.60m
12:34PM1.44m
00:06AM1.42m
1:08PM1.48m
00:56AM1.20m
1:49PM1.52m
2:14AM0.98m
2:42PM1.57m
4:25AM0.85m
3:53PM1.62m
6:45AM0.91m
5:09PM1.72m
Low Tide
6:09AM0.09m
6:20PM0.55m
6:34AM0.23m
7:20PM0.54m
7:00AM0.40m
8:40PM0.51m
7:30AM0.57m
10:22PM0.41m
8:13AM0.73m
11:59PM0.23m
9:51AM0.84m
1:06AM0.02m
clear
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6:03
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7:45
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Temp °C
21
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Feels °C
22
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Information about the Ocean Beach Pier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ocean Beach Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ocean Beach Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ocean Beach Pier) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ocean Beach Pier may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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