Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 763 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's happening at Ocean Beach Pier. The setup we've got is a bit of a mixed bag over the next two weeks, with some potential but also some headwinds.
Right from Thursday afternoon, August 27th, it's a slow start. We're seeing a small SW swell at 2ft with a 14-second period. That long period is promising for shape, but the cross-on wind is messing with it, and the combined energy is weak (335). Frankly, the reports call it poor or marginal, so don't expect much.
The water temp is 74°, which is 5° warmer than average for this time of year. That's very unusual, so you'll be shedding the wetsuit or at least going thin.
Moving through the end of August into the start of September, we get an uptick in swell. Saturday morning, August 29th, the swell jumps to 4ft from the SW with that nice 16-second period and combined energy is moderate (666). The wind is light and onshore from the WSW. It's still rated marginal, but that's probably the best bet in the first week. The same goes for Sunday, August 30th, with 3ft SW swell, 15-second period, and moderate energy.
The real kicker is the wind. For most of this outlook, it's either cross-on or onshore. A lot of mornings in the first week have some onshore flow, but it's light. The afternoon sea breezes get a bit stronger, chopping things up.
Into the second week, things get even more difficult. From September 4th onwards, the swells drop back to around 3-3ft, and the wind is almost constantly from the NW or WNW. It stays cross-on, and by September 10th, the afternoon breezes are a moderate 12 mph, making for a choppy mess. The combined energy is moderate, but the quality is all poor.
There is a real standout, but you have to be patient. It's not a huge wave, but the best chance for a clean-ish wave is Saturday morning, August 29th, at Ocean Beach Pier. You have a 4ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period. The wind is light from the WSW, which is onshore but very light. The combined energy is a solid 666 (moderate). It's not perfect, but it's the closest we get to glassy conditions in this window. Be aware that this spot can get crowded.
For the rest of the period, there are long gaps of poor to marginal conditions. The setup here is a beach and reef, and with the persistent cross-onshore breezes and small swell, it could look more interesting for the kite surfers on some afternoons than for us paddle surfers. Long-range, the little bumps at the end of the second week are too far out to get excited about.
Stay hopeful, but keep your expectations low for the next two weeks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
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130 | 192 | 169 | 165 | 763 | 581 | 653 | 612 | 424 | 412 | 301 | 241 | 205 | 175 | 202 | 254 | 233 | 359 | 359 | 488 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:29PM1.83m | 10:21AM1.50m | 10:03PM1.77m | 10:46AM1.57m | 10:38PM1.66m | 11:12AM1.63m | 11:17PM1.50m | 11:40AM1.67m | 00:02AM1.30m | 12:13PM1.69m | 1:01AM1.09m | 12:54PM1.67m | 2:40AM0.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:24PM0.47m | 4:10AM-0.04m | 4:00PM0.39m | 4:34AM0.02m | 4:38PM0.34m | 4:58AM0.13m | 5:19PM0.30m | 5:21AM0.27m | 6:07PM0.29m | 5:44AM0.43m | 7:06PM0.31m | 6:07AM0.59m | 8:26PM0.33m | |||||||
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 8 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
110 | 120 | 78 | 51 | 763 | 581 | 653 | 612 | 186 | 121 | 142 | 82 | 205 | 175 | 202 | 254 | 233 | 359 | 359 | 488 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | W 6 | SW 18 | S 9 | WNW 5 | SW 16 | W 10 |
95 | 151 | 169 | 165 | 34 | 65 | 71 | 138 | 424 | 412 | 301 | 241 | 92 | 81 | 15 | 50 | 60 | 13 | 165 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | WSW 19 | W 5 | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 9 | — |
130 | 192 | 144 | 33 | 27 | 20 | 19 | 4 | 29 | 45 | 170 | 141 | 35 | 21 | 63 | 2 | 109 | 169 | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | — | — | 16 | 53 | — | 6 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 0 | 134 | 87 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
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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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