Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with 312 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. 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+) | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this stretch of coast is looking a bit sad for the next 16 days. Ocean Beach Pier is the only spot on the cards, and it’s a beach-and-reef setup fully exposed to the west swell window. But the numbers don't lie: every single session is labelled "poor surf conditions" with a score of zero. There isn’t a single standout. Not one.
The water temperature right now on the 31st of July is 75°F with a 7°F anomaly – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, pushing the water into unusual warmth, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
The first day, 31st of July, Friday afternoon, we’ve got a weak 3ft swell from the SSW with a 14-second period and a light offshore breeze from the west. The combined energy is moderate at 411, but the swell is small and the wave comment says it all. The following days into early August offer tiny 1ft to 3ft swells, mostly from the SW or WSW, with periods between 13 and 16 seconds. Winds start turning cross-onshore by the 2nd of August, making it choppy. Every morning and afternoon session through to the 15th of August stays in the tiny range, often with a cross-onshore component. The longer-period swells (15-19 seconds) that show up later in the run – like on the 7th of August with a 19-second period – are groundswell, but they’re still too small to do anything with at a beach break, and the energy stays moderate (between 134 and 439). No day gets above 3ft. For a beach and reef spot, this is a long, flat spell.
There’s a gap of 16 days with no real surf to get excited about. If you’re a kite surfer, the consistent cross-onshore winds and small waves might be more interesting than paddle surfing, but for a wave rider, this is a blank run. The spot is consistent, so this kind of drought is a bit unusual, but it’s happening. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s tough out there.
The only highlight is the water temperature. Otherwise, leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
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 kJ | 189 | 261 | 183 | 142 | 111 | 108 | 130 | 100 | 102 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 167 | 134 | 96 | 155 | 108 | 108 | 113 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:51PM1.73m | 12:05PM1.38m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:44AM-0.02m | 5:32PM0.56m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | W 8 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 189 | 261 | 183 | 80 | 111 | 41 | 57 | 40 | 38 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 167 | 134 | 96 | 155 | 108 | 108 | 106 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 13 | W 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 11 | W 4 | WNW 5 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 94 | 34 | 37 | 142 | 26 | 108 | 130 | 100 | 100 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 11 | 8 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 64 | 113 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | S 9 | SW 10 | W 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSW 12 | S 9 | SW 20 | SW 20 | S 11 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 17 | 40 | 51 | 33 | 30 | 26 | 79 | 68 | 102 | 66 | 53 | 50 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 60 | 2 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 57 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 158 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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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).
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