Ocean Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.75° N 117.25° W

Ocean Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach Pier sea temperature is
23.2°C
3.0° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,307 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) 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+)11PM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 3rd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it.

The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag for Ocean Beach Pier. There’s surf on the table, but you’re going to have to pick your moments. We're looking at a lot of days with clean conditions but not a ton of size, and a few days where it gets a bit bumpy with the wind. The first stand-out window looks like Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th, where we see a pulse of energy lifting the swell from the south-west, pushing into the 3-4ft range. It's not huge, but with a period of 15-16 seconds, there’s some proper long-period groundswell in the water. The combined energy is moderate at 703 and 603 respectively. It’s going to be glassy with that light offshore flow, so conditions should be clean, contestable waves.

For Ocean Beach Pier (San Diego), the water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing crazy.

After that, we have a bit of a lull. The first week of September is pretty average stuff. Mornings are the call as the wind often comes up in the afternoon, chopping things out. We see a small bump on the 2nd, but it’s only around 4ft and the wind is a bit iffy on the cross.

Now, the big one. It might be a bit of a wait, but Thursday the 3rd of September is where it's at. We’re looking at a proper jump in energy with combined energy readings of 1327 and 1379, which is strong wave energy. The swell is up to 6-7ft from the south-west, with a 12-13 second period. This is the biggest swell of the period and offers some real punch. The morning is the pick, with a lighter offshore breeze before it shifts cross-onshore in the afternoon. It's a serious step up from the small stuff we've been surfing. The O-B Pier handles this size, so be ready for some proper waves. It's still manageable for solid intermediates, but it’s worth checking your nerves.

The rest of the window after that drops back down again, with a few days of small, clean surf in the 3-4ft range. There is one more notable morning on the 8th of September, with a 2ft and an 18-19 second period, super long and clean before the wind picks up. Then it looks like it fades out.

Honestly, if you’re looking to score, hold out for September 3rd. That's the one that could be really fun. The few days around it are small and average.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
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
12:13PM1.69m
1:01AM1.09m
12:54PM1.67m
2:40AM0.91m
Low Tide
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
5:44AM0.43m
7:06PM0.31m
6:07AM0.59m
8:26PM0.33m
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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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