Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, S 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★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with S 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| 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
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve got the goods on what’s coming up. Let’s be honest, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty quiet for our stretch of coast. We’ve got a run of marginal conditions with only a few bright spots to get excited about, so you’ll need to pick your moments.
We’re looking at Ocean Beach Pier – a consistent beach and reef setup that’s exposed to the west. The water is sitting at 73°F right now, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 4°F above average, so leave the steamer at home. There’s a bit of a gap to start, but Tuesday morning, 25th August, kicks things off with a clean 2ft SW groundswell, period a very long 16 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 407, though the conditions are poor, with a light offshore breeze out of the west. It’s tiny and the long period means it might close out a bit on this setup, but if you’re desperate, it’s something.
Tuesday afternoon sees a bit more size at 3ft from the SSW (13-second period, 505 energy), but it’s marginal with the same light offshore. Wednesday the 26th picks up a touch, with the morning offering 4ft SSW swell (12 seconds, 718 energy) but a light cross-onshore breeze will put small ripples on it – still marginal. Wednesday afternoon is similar at 4ft from the south (12 seconds, 603 energy). Thursday the 27th drops back to 3ft SSW in the morning (433 energy) and 3ft S in the afternoon (384 energy), both with light cross-onshore winds – poor to marginal.
Now, Friday morning, 28th August, is your first real standout. It’s small – just 2ft from the SW – but that’s a very long 16-second groundswell with a glassy surface and a light offshore out of the WNW. Combined energy is moderate at 360. The waves will be clean, but at this size, it’s really only going to be fun on a longboard. Crowds are likely here though.
Saturday the 29th brings a jump in energy, with 4ft SW swell all day (16 seconds, 713-753 energy), but the winds are light offshore – kept marginal by questionable tide or surf quality. Sunday the 30th is similar, 3ft SW (555-554 energy) with gentle cross-onshore winds making it a bit choppy. From Monday 31st August all the way through to Monday 7th September, it’s a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions. Swell sizes sit between 2ft and 5ft, but winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, often from the WNW at 9-12 mph. The only real spike comes on Thursday afternoon, 3rd September, with 5ft SW swell at 15 seconds and a strong 1108 energy reading – but it’s still marginal with a gentle breeze and onshore flow.
If I were you, I’d pencil in Friday morning, 28th August, for a tiny glassy session. Otherwise, wait until the second week – there’s another possible window from 9th September with 3ft SW groundswell (17 seconds, 617 energy) and offshore winds, but that’s a long way out and less certain.
Stay patient. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 10 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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216 | 286 | 591 | 494 | 390 | 255 | 193 | 233 | 192 | 169 | 165 | 763 | 581 | 653 | 612 | 424 | 412 | 297 | 241 | 225 | 312 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:16AM1.27m | 8:25PM1.80m | 9:36AM1.34m | 8:57PM1.84m | 9:58AM1.42m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:16PM0.65m | 3:21AM-0.06m | 2:50PM0.55m | 3:46AM-0.07m | 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 | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 10 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 |
181 | 286 | 591 | 494 | 390 | 255 | 193 | 233 | 154 | 78 | 51 | 763 | 581 | 653 | 612 | 118 | 115 | 97 | 82 | 79 | 312 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | W 7 |
216 | 208 | 203 | 203 | 193 | 171 | 108 | 130 | 151 | 169 | 46 | 40 | 112 | 89 | 117 | 424 | 412 | 297 | 241 | 225 | 56 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | WSW 19 |
10 | 11 | 12 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 132 | 21 | 192 | 113 | 165 | 33 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 27 | 78 | 110 | 69 | 36 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 134 | 9 | 14 | 57 | 142 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 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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