Ocean Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.75° N 117.25° W

Ocean Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach Pier sea temperature is
22.7° C
2.6° 

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 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SW swell with 350 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 16th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks have in store for us around here.

Honestly, it's a pretty bleak run for the foreseeable future. We're looking at a solid 16-day window of mostly poor conditions, so don't go getting your hopes up for anything firing. The water's sitting at 73°F which feels way warmer than usual for this time of year – a solid 5°F above average, so at least you won't need a thick wetsuit.

We start off on Sunday the 16th with a weak 3ft SW groundswell pushing through, but with a 9 mph NW cross-onshore wind it's gonna be choppy and messy. The combined energy is only moderate at 471, which sounds okay on paper but the quality is just trash. That poor surf condition label sticks around for days. On Monday the 17th, we drop to 3ft of the same swell, still cross-off, still no good.

The whole first week really is a write-off. Tuesday the 18th through Friday the 21st sees tiny swell (2ft to 3ft) and persistent cross-onshore winds. It isn't until Friday morning the 21st that we get a *marginal* rating – and that's being generous for a 2ft, 13-second period swell with a light cross-onshore breeze. Not worth paddling out for.

Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd are still grim, though Sunday the 23rd does show a 2ft SSW swell with a 19-second period – that's a very long period groundswell. It'll have some energy (334 combined), but it's still cross-onshore and the size is too small for that long period to do anything meaningful at a beach-and-reef setup like Ocean Beach Pier. There's a chance it could wrap in cleaner, but it's a long shot.

As we head into the second week, nothing changes. Monday the 24th through Friday the 28th is all tiny, poor surf with cross-onshore winds. You'll see the combined energy values drop into the low 200s and 300s – weak to moderate stuff, which matches the 2ft to 2ft swell heights.

Then, on Saturday the 29th, things get a tiny bit interesting. Morning brings a 3ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period and an onshore wind from the WNW. The combined energy jumps to 496 (moderate) but the wind is still onshore. The afternoon has the same 3ft swell but with a 16-second period and combined energy of 534 – the highest in the whole forecast. Still, it's a cross-onshore breeze and the ride quality is flagged as poor to marginal. It's not the standout we'd want.

The one true standout? I hate to say it, but there isn't one. This is a full 16-day stretch with zero high-quality windows. The only *maybe* is Saturday the 29th afternoon at Ocean Beach Pier, where the 3ft SW swell from 230° hits with that 16-second period and moderate energy (534). The wind is still cross-onshore from the NW at 9 mph, so it won't be glassy, but if you're desperate, that's your best beat. For expert surfers only on that day? No, it's only 3ft – small enough for anyone, just poor quality.

This kind of blank run is a bit rough. We've got a consistent break here, so it typically doesn't stay this dead for long. Forecasts can always change, but right now, I'd leave the board in the car and enjoy the warm water for a swim. It's going to be more interesting for the kite surfers with that cross-onshore wind and small waves than for us.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
12:31PM1.60m
00:38AM1.33m
1:07PM1.56m
1:35AM1.09m
1:48PM1.50m
3:06AM0.90m
2:42PM1.44m
4:01PM1.41m
8:36AM1.01m
5:25PM1.44m
8:33AM1.09m
6:27PM1.53m
Low Tide
6:45PM0.38m
6:32AM0.38m
7:45PM0.44m
6:55AM0.58m
9:05PM0.48m
7:10AM0.76m
10:58PM0.45m
00:31AM0.34m
10:06AM1.00m
1:23AM0.21m
12:09PM0.96m
2:00AM0.11m
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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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