Ocean Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.75° N 117.25° W

Ocean Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach Pier sea temperature is
23.3° C
3.8° 

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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with 951 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period with SSW 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 (Jul 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11AM. 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 (Fri 24th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 28th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, it’s a pretty quiet stretch coming up. We’ve got a bit of swell on the way, but it’s nothing to get the heart racing. The water’s sitting at a very unusual 74°, which is a good 7° warmer than what we’d normally expect for this time of year – feels more like a bath than the Pacific.

The first bit of action is on Thursday the 23rd of July. Ocean Beach Pier is showing a 4ft swell from the SSW, with a 13-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 516. It’s onshore with a light breeze, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. Nothing brilliant, just something to get a suit on for.

Friday the 24th sees the swell drop off to 2ft, but the period jumps right up to 24 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, but at that size it’s barely going to show. The energy is still moderate (939), but it’ll be a cross-onshore breeze, so it’ll be a bit of a messy dribbler.

Through the weekend and into the start of next week, we’re stuck in a bit of a lull. Swell sizes hang around the 3ft to 4ft mark, with periods gradually dropping from 21 seconds down to 16 seconds. The wind stays light and cross-onshore for most of it, so you’ll get some small, ripply waves. The combined energy fluctuates, but it’s all moderate. Nothing to write home about.

The best of a pretty average bunch looks like Tuesday the 28th of July. The morning shows a 4ft swell from the SW, with a 17-second period, and a moderate-to-strong combined energy of 1014. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’ll be a little bumpy, but it’s the most size and push we’ll see. It’s still just a marginal call, though.

After that, the swell tries to build a little towards the end of July and into the 1st of August. On Friday the 31st, we’ve got a 4ft S swell with a 15-second period, and on Saturday the 1st of August, it’s a 5ft SSW swell with a 12-second period. The wind is still cross-onshore, and it’s still looking marginal. A 5ft swell with a short period like that is going to be a bit of a close-out mess.

Then we hit a real dry patch. From Sunday the 2nd of August right through to Friday the 7th of August, the waves drop right off. Swell sizes are between 1ft and 3ft, with periods mostly below 16 seconds. The wind also gets a bit stronger, with some fresh cross-shore breezes. The combined energy drops to weak levels, under 250. For a few of these days, it’s genuinely poor surf conditions with no chance of a decent wave. Usually, it’s better than this, but forecasts can change.

So, if you’re desperate, the best bet is the Tuesday morning session on the 28th of July at Ocean Beach Pier for the biggest swell and longest period of the run. Otherwise, it’s a board-waxing and story-telling kind of fortnight.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Period (s)
1.1
SSW
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SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.7
SW
24
0.5
SW
24
0.8
SW
21
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21
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SW
19
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18
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17
1.3
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17
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17
1.2
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16
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16
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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317
321
541
271
647
647
513
945
716
609
694
901
511
717
951
897
767
644
636
558
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
5
WSW
10
W
10
W
5
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
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S
10
SW
10
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SSW
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S
15
SW
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:56PM1.56m
8:36AM0.99m
6:46PM1.62m
9:08AM1.05m
7:29PM1.69m
9:32AM1.10m
8:07PM1.76m
9:55AM1.15m
8:43PM1.82m
10:19AM1.19m
9:15PM1.85m
10:44AM1.23m
9:47PM1.86m
Low Tide
10:45AM0.84m
1:47AM0.16m
12:03PM0.88m
2:25AM0.05m
1:02PM0.86m
2:58AM-0.03m
1:47PM0.80m
3:28AM-0.09m
2:25PM0.74m
3:57AM-0.12m
3:01PM0.68m
4:24AM-0.14m
3:36PM0.63m
4:51AM-0.13m
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6:00
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7:53
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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