
Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with 304 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM. 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 (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin' to you from the sand. I’ve been staring at the charts for Ocean Beach Pier, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead. The pattern for the next sixteen days is pretty flat and uninspiring, with a long stretch of small, weak, and often wind-affected surf. The first real chance of a wave doesn’t show up until Friday morning, July 31st, and even then, it’s a struggle.
We kick off on Friday, July 31st, with a morning session. A south-southwest swell rolls in at 4 ft, with a period of 14 seconds – that’s a solid groundswell, but it’s got a lot of energy behind it, with a combined swell energy reading of 617 (moderate). The wind is light from the west-northwest at 6 mph, blowing directly onshore, and that’s the killer. The report flags it as marginal, with questionable tide conditions. It’s not going to be clean. By afternoon, the swell drops to 3 ft and the wind picks up to 9 mph onshore, making it a real mess.
From Saturday, August 1st, right through to Thursday, August 14th, it’s a grim run. The swell stays tiny, ranging from 1 ft to 3 ft, and the period hangs around 13-19 seconds. The wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, from the west or southwest, at 6-12 mph, kicking up little ripples and chop. Every single session in that period is rated as poor surf conditions. The combined energy is consistently low, dipping into the 100s and 200s, and even the longer period swells (15-19 seconds) are just too small to do anything with. The break is a beach and reef setup, exposed to the west, but with this lack of size and constant onshore wind, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-out. The consistency is there, but the quality is not.
Later in the window, on Wednesday, August 12th, there’s a slight uptick. The morning shows a 2 ft south-west swell with a 18-second period and a combined energy of 442 (moderate). The wind is light from the west at 6 mph and onshore, so it’s still not clean. By Thursday, August 13th, the swell holds at 3 ft with a 16-second period, but the wind swings to a moderate cross-onshore breeze at 12 mph, making it choppy. The very last day, Saturday, August 15th, shows a 3 ft south-west swell with a 16-second period and a combined energy of 420 (moderate), but again, the wind is onshore from the west-northwest at 9 mph.
Honestly, there’s no standout session here. The best on offer is probably that Friday morning, July 31st, simply because it’s the biggest swell of the whole run, but the onshore wind ruins it. For the second week, it’s just more of the same – small, weak, and wind-blown. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you could try for a dawny on the 12th or 15th when the wind is lighter, but keep your expectations low. The stretch from August 1st to 11th is a complete write-off, nine straight days of nothing worth paddling for. This is a tough spot for a while, but it’s the nature of the beast here sometimes. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | 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 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
631 | 561 | 232 | 189 | 215 | 183 | 142 | 111 | 108 | 101 | 100 | 102 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 167 | 134 | 97 | 158 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:19PM1.82m | 11:37AM1.33m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:18AM-0.10m | 4:50PM0.57m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | SSW 10 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
631 | 561 | 232 | 189 | 215 | 62 | 80 | 51 | 55 | 76 | 44 | 40 | 37 | 26 | 27 | 167 | 134 | 97 | 158 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 7 | SSW 11 | S 10 | W 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
41 | 26 | 119 | 94 | 37 | 183 | 142 | 111 | 108 | 101 | 100 | 100 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | S 9 | SW 10 | W 8 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 |
— | 30 | 26 | 30 | 40 | 51 | 43 | 30 | 17 | 79 | 68 | 102 | 66 | 53 | 50 | 6 | 15 | 36 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 158 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 158 | 158 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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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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