Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 6 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★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
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 cooking for Ocean Beach Pier.
Alright, I gotta be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and lackluster for Ocean Beach Pier. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak swell with a lot of wind issues. The water is a warm 75°, which is a solid 8° above normal for this time of year, so that’s unusual – you won’t need a thick wetsuit, that’s for sure.
The first real opportunity to even think about paddling out doesn’t show up until Monday, August 10th, and even then it’s a marginal call. We’ve got a tiny 0.7m (2ft) SW swell with a 13-second period, but the wind is cross-shore, making it a bit messy. The combined energy is only moderate (257). It’s a “maybe” session for the die-hards.
The next noteworthy window is on the morning of Friday, August 14th. The swell picks up a bit to 0.7m (2ft) from the SW, but the period stretches to 18 seconds, giving it a bit more punch. The combined energy jumps to 613 (strong). The wind is offshore from the W at 15 km/h (9 mph), which is a major positive – it’ll clean things up. Still, it’s only a 2ft wave, so it’s knee-to-waist high at best. It’s one of the better options, but don’t expect to get barreled.
Honestly, the standout of the whole forecast is the morning of Saturday, August 15th. We get a 1.1m (4ft) SW swell with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is 673 (strong). The wind is offshore from the WNW at 15 km/h (9 mph). That’s the cleanest and biggest wave of the fortnight. The swell direction is from the SW, which is a solid match for the pier’s optimum west swell. It’s still only a chest-high wave for the better sets, but it’ll be clean and have some push. Expect crowds though – this spot is often busy.
After that, we’re back to small, wind-affected slop. The period between the 16th and 20th is a mix of onshore and cross-onshore breezes with tiny 0.6m (2ft) to 0.9m (3ft) swell. The afternoon of Tuesday, August 18th, is a write-off with a 1.0m (3ft) W swell but a short 8-second period and a moderate cross-onshore wind making it choppy. That one looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle session.
Keep your expectations low for this stretch. The best bet is the morning of the 15th – it’s the only time the stars align for a decent, clean surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 96 | 155 | 108 | 168 | 113 | 248 | 173 | 309 | 230 | 261 | 367 | 275 | 217 | 211 | 183 | 156 | 178 | 118 | 197 | 249 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 9:41AM1.35m | 8:57PM2.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:45PM0.52m | 3:59AM-0.36m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 96 | 155 | 108 | 168 | 106 | 136 | 103 | 309 | 230 | 261 | 367 | 275 | 217 | 211 | 183 | 156 | 178 | 87 | 197 | 249 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 20 | 5 | 4 | 64 | 113 | 248 | 173 | 92 | 69 | 90 | 69 | 31 | 61 | 30 | 63 | 134 | 133 | 54 | 120 | 48 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SW 20 | W 8 | W 5 | W 4 | S 9 | S 9 | W 4 | SW 23 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 8 | W 6 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 60 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 118 | 57 | 45 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 158 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 57 | 0 | 57 | 9 | 9 |
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