
Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 448 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's be real about what we're looking at over the next couple of weeks. We've got some waves, but it's going to be a long, slow grind for clean conditions. The pick of the bunch is right at the start, but after that, it's a waiting game.
Looking at the whole picture, the early part of the window has the most potential, but the rest is a mix of onshore winds and weak energy. The water is currently reading 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the 5/4 at home for now.
The first real opportunity is on Wednesday, September 9th. The swell is small, around 2 ft to 2 ft, but it's a long-period groundswell from the Southwest at 16 seconds. That's potential for some clean lines. The wind is a light cross-on, so it's a bit bumpy, but not blown out. The combined energy is moderate at 365. It's marginal, but it's the best we get for a while.
Ocean Beach Pier is the only spot in the game. It's a consistent, exposed beach and reef setup, though it draws a crowd often. On Wednesday morning, that light cross-on breeze will keep it from being perfect, but for a Wednesday paddle, it's doable. The swell direction is right on the money for the spot. It's small, so it's fine for intermediates and even beginners.
After that first morning, things get a little choppier. Thursday the 10th has a bit more size, up to 3 ft, but the wind swings more cross-shore. It's still a 16-second period, but the quality drops. The morning of the 10th is the last day that's really worth a look before a long stretch of poor surf sets in.
From Friday the 11th right through the following week, it's a sad story. The wind is either cross or cross-on, and the wave comment is consistently "poor surf conditions." The swell stays small, mostly under 3 ft, and the period drops from 15 seconds down to 8 seconds on the 13th. That's short-period, weak, wind-affected slop. The energy drops to as low as 265 on the 12th. There's a solid 9-day stretch here where the score is a flat zero. It's just not worth paddling out.
We do see a slight shift starting around Friday, September 18th. The swell picks up a bit, with some 2 ft, 19-second period groundswell from the Southwest. The wind is actually offshore from the West, which is a major positive. The energy is a strong moderate 538 to 559. The wave comment is still "marginal," but the offshore wind is a game-changer. This is a promising setup for clean, lined-up waves, but it's a long-range call, so keep your expectations in check. It's not a standout, but it's the best thing on the horizon after the first few days.
The rest of the second week, through to the 24th, is more of the same marginal stuff. The swell direction stays good, but the period shortens again. It's a frustrating run of "almost" conditions.
So, the verdict: Wednesday morning, September 9th is your best bet if you're itching for a paddle. It's small but clean enough. If you can wait, keep an eye on Friday, September 18th for the promise of offshore winds with a long-period swell. Don't bother with the two weeks in between, it's not worth the effort.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 19 | W 9 | W 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 16 |
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214 | 267 | 342 | 443 | 416 | 411 | 395 | 309 | 301 | 248 | 200 | 158 | 177 | 157 | 177 | 199 | 183 | 147 | 161 | 149 | 121 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:07AM1.54m | 8:48PM1.97m | 9:37AM1.65m | 9:30PM1.90m | 10:06AM1.72m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:43PM0.36m | 3:26AM-0.16m | 3:25PM0.24m | 3:55AM-0.05m | 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 | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 |
68 | 267 | 342 | 443 | 416 | 411 | 395 | 309 | 59 | 49 | 51 | 59 | 177 | 157 | 120 | 199 | 183 | 63 | 27 | 57 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
214 | 45 | 56 | 25 | 27 | 36 | 57 | 57 | 301 | 248 | 200 | 158 | 113 | 109 | 85 | 150 | 150 | 147 | 161 | 121 | 121 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 12 | W 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 6 | SSW 9 | WSW 14 | S 9 | WSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 18 |
83 | 85 | 12 | 56 | 54 | 22 | 20 | 6 | 17 | 41 | 14 | 33 | 58 | 67 | 177 | 60 | 54 | 53 | 37 | 149 | 82 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 57 | 219 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 303 | 14 | 134 | 158 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
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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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