Ocean Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.75° N 117.25° W

Ocean Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach Pier sea temperature is
22.5°C
2.4° 

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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 358 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 15th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 15th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 16th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about Ocean Beach Pier.

Honestly, for the next week and a half, it’s looking pretty damn bleak. We’ve got a lot of small, weak swell and most of it is coming in with a cross or onshore wind that’s just chopping everything up. You’ll see plenty of mornings where it looks clean, but there’s just no power behind it. The swell energy is weak to moderate for most of this stretch, with values mostly in the 200s and 300s—enough to make you think about it, not enough to get you out of bed. The water is a warm 73°F, which is about 4°F warmer than normal for this time of year—that’s notable, you definitely won’t need a wetsuit jacket.

From the 11th through the 15th, it’s all poor surf. The swell is there, but it’s tiny—under 3 feet—and the wind is mostly cross or cross-on. You’ll get some 3ft on Friday the 11th, but it's a 15-second period with light cross-shore wind, and it’s still just not making the grade. The energy is moderate, sitting around 419, but it’s not turning into anything rideable. It’s a lot of effort for nothing.

We finally get a slight bump in energy and a shift in the wind around Wednesday the 16th. That morning, the swell is still small, around 3ft, but the period drops to 17 seconds. The wind is light and onshore, which is better than cross-onshore, but it’s still not clean. The energy reaches 401, which is on the lower end of moderate. That’s the first time we get a "marginal" call, but it’s still not something I’d get excited about. The period is good, but the size just isn’t there.

Here’s the thing: the good stuff is a long way off. Around the 19th and 20th, the energy starts to pick up noticeably. We’re going from moderate to strong, with values hitting 520 and up to 626. The swell is still small, around 3ft to 3ft, but the period stays nice and long, mostly in the 17-18 second range. That long period gives it some push, and the winds are looking lighter. This is where I start to perk up.

Saturday the 19th morning is probably the first real standout of the whole forecast. You still have that small, 3ft south-west swell, but the period is a solid 18 seconds, and the wind is light and onshore. The energy is strong, with a value of 520. It’s going to be clean, and even though it’s small, the long period might give it some shape. The ocean will feel like it’s got a pulse.

Sunday the 20th afternoon looks similar, maybe even slightly better. The swell kicks up to 3ft, with the same 18-second period, and the energy jumps to 626. Wind is light and onshore. This could be the pick of the bunch if the tide works out. It’s not big, but it’ll be clean and lined-up. The Monday morning on the 21st also has that 3ft swell with 17 seconds, and the energy stays high at 644, but the wind goes a little bit cross, so it might not be as perfect.

After that, it seems to fade a little. The energy drops back to the 400s by the 22nd and 23rd, and the wind gets a bit more cross-on. There’s a chance on the 22nd afternoon, but it’s marginal at best.

So, the real window, the one shining moment, is the weekend of the 19th and 20th. It’s not going to be a big swell, but that long period and light wind should make for the cleanest surf we’ve seen in over a week. I’m not getting my hopes up for barrels, but for a grovel session on a clean, soft wave, that’s your time. Remember, a long period swell can sometimes break a bit straight at a beach break, but with these small sizes, it shouldn't be a problem.

It’s a hard wait, but it might just be worth it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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0.9
SW
15
0.8
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15
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14
0.7
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14
0.6
SW
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0.6
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13
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20
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
365
301
248
200
158
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177
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150
147
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149
121
358
254
302
186
255
171
Wind (km/h)
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15
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15
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High Tide
10:10PM1.76m
10:35AM1.76m
10:51PM1.59m
11:04AM1.75m
11:33PM1.40m
11:31AM1.71m
00:19AM1.21m
11:58AM1.63m
1:18AM1.02m
12:27PM1.53m
3:05AM0.90m
1:06PM1.42m
Low Tide
4:07PM0.17m
4:23AM0.08m
4:48PM0.15m
4:48AM0.25m
5:30PM0.16m
5:11AM0.42m
6:14PM0.22m
5:31AM0.59m
7:06PM0.31m
5:43AM0.75m
8:15PM0.39m
5:27AM0.87m
9:59PM0.43m
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Temp °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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