Ocean Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.75° N 117.25° W

Ocean Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach Pier sea temperature is
24.1°C
4.0° 

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 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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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S
12
0.6
SW
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13
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13
0.5
SW
13
0.8
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
180
116
140
106
79
212
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277
191
432
600
618
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553
468
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600
690
1208
1274
Wind (km/h)
20
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NW
15
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20
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15
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20
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15
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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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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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