Ocean Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.75° N 117.25° W

Ocean Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach Pier sea temperature is
24.0° C
4.2° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 5th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 7th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 13s
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. We’ve got a 16-day look at Ocean Beach Pier, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. The first week is pretty much a write-off, and we’re scraping the barrel for anything rideable.

The Overall Pattern

Right from Wednesday, August 5th, through to the end of the first week, the surf is tiny and the wind is a problem. We’re looking at a long, flat spell where the conditions are just not cooperating. The swell energy is weak for most of this period, with values hanging around 132 to 300 (weak to moderate). The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, which is a killer for any kind of shape. This isn’t a time to paddle out; it’s a time to kick back.

Week by Week Breakdown

August 5th – August 11th: This is the dead zone. The swell is a paltry 1 ft to 2 ft, coming from the WSW or SW with a period that’s all over the place. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Wednesday the 5th has a 2 ft swell from the WSW with a 14-second period, but it’s blown out by a 10 km/h onshore wind. Thursday the 6th is a little better with a 2 ft swell from the SW and a 13-second period, but the wind is the same story. The weekend (August 9th-10th) sees the wind shift to a cross-onshore direction, making it even choppier. The waves are just a mess. The energy is moderate at best, hitting 387 on Friday the 7th, but it’s all for nothing with the poor conditions.

August 12th – August 16th: We start to see a glimmer of hope. The swell ticks up a bit. Wednesday the 12th afternoon has a 3 ft swell from the SW with a 16-second period, and the wind is finally onshore (W at 10 km/h), which is better than cross-onshore. The energy is moderate (387). Thursday the 13th is similar, with 2 ft SW swell. The real tease comes on Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th. The swell picks up to 3 ft on Friday afternoon and 4 ft on Saturday afternoon, both from the SW with a 16-second period. The energy is getting strong, hitting 631 on Friday afternoon and 609 on Saturday. But the wind is still onshore, so the surface is likely bumpy. The forecast calls these "marginal" conditions, which is about the best we get. This is the only time in the whole outlook that’s worth a second look, but don’t get your hopes up too high.

August 17th – August 20th: The last few days of the outlook are a return to the same old story. The swell drops back to 2 ft to 3 ft, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the conditions are poor. Monday the 17th has a moderate breeze (20 km/h) from the WNW, making it choppy. The energy is dropping off. It’s a quiet end to a quiet period.

The Verdict

The absolute best on offer is the afternoon of Friday, August 14th and Saturday, August 15th. The swell is the biggest we’ll see (3 ft to 4 ft from the SW), and the period is decent (16 seconds). The energy is strong (631 and 609). The wind is onshore, which is the least bad of the options, but it’s still not glassy. The waves might have a bit of push, but they’ll be a bit lumpy. Ocean Beach Pier is a beach-and-reef break, so with a long-period swell (16 seconds is solid), it might be a bit straighter, but it’s the only game in town. If you’re desperate, that’s your window. Otherwise, the forecast is a bust. The crowds are "often" here, so expect company no matter what.

This stretch is a real bummer. When it’s this flat and windy for this long, it’s normal for the area. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s not looking good.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
6
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
0.6
WSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.7
SW
17
0.6
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0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.7
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14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
167
134
96
155
108
168
113
248
173
309
230
261
367
220
217
211
183
156
180
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
WNW
15
W
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
W
5
WSW
10
WSW
15
W
10
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
5
WNW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:14AM0.98m
2:42PM1.57m
4:25AM0.85m
3:53PM1.62m
6:45AM0.91m
5:09PM1.72m
7:53AM1.03m
6:18PM1.86m
8:33AM1.14m
7:17PM1.99m
9:07AM1.25m
8:09PM2.09m
Low Tide
8:40PM0.51m
7:30AM0.57m
10:22PM0.41m
8:13AM0.73m
11:59PM0.23m
9:51AM0.84m
1:06AM0.02m
11:40AM0.85m
1:57AM-0.17m
12:56PM0.77m
2:42AM-0.30m
1:54PM0.64m
3:22AM-0.36m
clear
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
20
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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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