Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 (Sep 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. 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+) | 5AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's talk waves, mates. Same forecast, but in feet for you landlubbers.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a few days of nothing worth paddling out for. It’s flat and junky through the start of the period, with messy onshore breezes. Not a single wave worth chasing.
The first real sign of life shows up around Saturday the 5th. We see a southwest groundswell starting to push in, with waves around 3 to 4 feet. The period is about 14 seconds, and the energy is moderate (871). It’s still a bit on the lumpy side, but there's a hint of something better.
Then it gets good. By Sunday the 6th, a stronger south-southwest swell builds in. We're talking 6 to 7 feet at Ocean Beach Pier (San Diego) with a nice 14-second period. The energy jumps way up, hitting 1840. Winds turn cross-offshore, cleaning up the faces. This is your first standout window, especially for the crew who like it a bit heavier. The size starts to get serious for beginners, but for the rest of you, this is when it gets fun.
Monday the 7th morning is the one to circle. The swell holds at a solid 8 feet from the SSW, the energy is cranking at 2926, and we've got light offshore winds. This is the pick of the forecast. But, the afternoon turns to junk with a near gale warning in the forecast. Get in early, or miss it.
Tuesday the 8th gets ugly. The swell is still big, but the period drops off and the winds go cross-onshore and lumpy, making it a mess. By the afternoon, the swell is forecast to be over 10 feet at this break, which is just too much for Ocean Beach Pier. That kind of size and wind is better suited for the kite surfers, to be honest.
From Wednesday the 9th, it's all downhill. The swell fades quickly, leaving dribbly, weak surf. We got a long dry spell from about the 10th through the end of the forecast. Tiny, short-period leftover slop with no energy. Just flatness. It’s a common lull for this spot, so don't be too bummed.
So, the bottom line – the standout sessions are the 6th and the morning of the 7th. That’s where all the stars align. The days before have a bit of fun on offer, but the real juice is early next week. After that, it's time to find a new hobby for a while.
Oh, and the water is very warm, a huge 4 degrees above average, sitting at 75°. So, just boardshorts for most of you.
Keep an eye on that Monday morning window.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 180 | 116 | 140 | 106 | 79 | 212 | 215 | 277 | 191 | 432 | 600 | 618 | 596 | 553 | 468 | 483 | 600 | 690 | 1208 | 1274 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 00:02AM1.30m | 12:13PM1.69m | 1:01AM1.09m | 12:54PM1.67m | 2:40AM0.91m | 1:54PM1.62m | 5:55AM0.91m | 3:26PM1.61m | 7:18AM1.05m | 5:02PM1.67m | 7:44AM1.18m | 6:16PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:07PM0.29m | 5:44AM0.43m | 7:06PM0.31m | 6:07AM0.59m | 8:26PM0.33m | 6:29AM0.76m | 10:12PM0.28m | 6:50AM0.91m | 11:49PM0.15m | 10:22AM0.98m | 00:53AM-0.01m | 12:06PM0.86m | 1:40AM-0.13m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 180 | 116 | 79 | 69 | 30 | 212 | 215 | 174 | 77 | 432 | 600 | 618 | 596 | 553 | 468 | 430 | 600 | 690 | 1208 | 1274 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 9 | W 6 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 10 | SW 10 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | S 13 | S 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 39 | 20 | 140 | 106 | 45 | 35 | 165 | 34 | 110 | 47 | 43 | 62 | 51 | 173 | 320 | 483 | 411 | 206 | 33 | 43 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 6 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | W 11 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 14 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 12 | — |
| kJ | 176 | 109 | 22 | 50 | 79 | 132 | 2 | 277 | 191 | 74 | 56 | 50 | 100 | 20 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 14 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 6 | WNW 6 | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 32 | 43 | — | 24 | — | — | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 303 | 9 | 58 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
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