
Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,011 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s 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 (Jul 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s size up the next 16 days at Ocean Beach Pier. It’s a mixed bag, and I gotta be straight with you – for the first week and a half, it’s a real struggle. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions before things finally start to show some life.
The first solid recommendation doesn’t show up until Saturday the 18th, and even then it’s just barely holding on. The whole week leading up to that is a write-off. Sunday the 12th through Friday the 17th? Forget it. It’s all cross-onshore or onshore wind, swells bouncing around between 2 ft and 4 ft, and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions” every single day. The water temps are sitting at 71° right now, which is much warmer than normal for the time of year – about 5° above average – so that’s a nice little bonus, but it doesn’t help the surf.
The energy is weak to moderate in that first week, with values between 265 and 445 (moderate at best), but the wind is just trashing everything. No standouts here.
Come Saturday the 18th, we finally get a pulse. The morning shows a 4 ft SSW swell with a 15-second period and light cross-onshore breeze out of the WNW. The combined energy jumps to 931 (moderate). The afternoon bumps up to 5 ft from the south with a 14-second period, and energy hits 1149 (moderate). The wave comment says “marginal” – not great, but it’s the first real chance. The wind is still cross-onshore, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s the best on offer in this whole stretch. Sunday the 19th is a step back – 3 ft SW swell with a strong 17-second period, but wind picks up to 12 mph, making it choppy again.
The real standout, if you can call it that, is further out. Friday the 24th sees a 7 ft SSW swell arrive with a 15-second period on the morning. The combined energy roars up to 1795 (strong). That’s a solid groundswell, but at 7 ft this is getting into expert territory for most. The wind is onshore from the WNW at 9 mph in the morning, shifting to cross-onshore in the afternoon. The period is long (15 seconds), so this will be a powerful, lined-up swell at this exposed beach-and-reef break. However, the wave comment is still “marginal” due to the onshore wind. It’s the most size and energy we see, but it’s not clean. Saturday the 25th still has 5 ft SSW swell in the morning with a 12-second period, energy at 774 (moderate), and light cross-onshore breeze – a better chance for intermediate surfers if the wind holds.
The crowds at Ocean Beach Pier are often there, so plan for company if you paddle out. This spot is exposed and picks up west swell best, but we’re getting a lot of SSW and S direction through the period, which isn’t its optimum.
Because we’ve got significant swell on the 24th (7 ft) and a beach-and-reef setup with choppy onshore winds, a lot of the middle period looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The first week is a total bust. The second week, while having more energy, is still compromised by wind. The best chance for a decent paddle is Saturday the 18th or Friday the 24th, but keep your expectations in check.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 19 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 12 |
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362 | 367 | 318 | 277 | 140 | 183 | 136 | 154 | 249 | 150 | 130 | 171 | 205 | 194 | 129 | 181 | 130 | 488 | 627 | 905 | 861 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:21AM1.14m | 8:13PM2.12m | 10:04AM1.21m | 9:03PM2.18m | 10:45AM1.27m | 9:52PM2.17m | 11:26AM1.33m | 10:39PM2.08m | 12:07PM1.38m | 11:26PM1.92m | 12:49PM1.42m | 00:14AM1.69m | 1:32PM1.45m | 1:04AM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:48PM0.68m | 3:38AM-0.45m | 2:43PM0.62m | 4:22AM-0.49m | 3:35PM0.56m | 5:04AM-0.46m | 4:27PM0.52m | 5:44AM-0.37m | 5:19PM0.50m | 6:22AM-0.22m | 6:14PM0.52m | 6:59AM-0.04m | 7:16PM0.55m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 12 |
362 | 367 | 318 | 277 | 140 | 183 | 136 | 79 | 113 | 47 | 69 | 114 | 205 | 194 | 126 | 107 | 66 | 488 | 627 | 905 | 861 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | S 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | S 16 | W 8 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | WNW 16 |
15 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 101 | 133 | 93 | 154 | 249 | 77 | 57 | 171 | 203 | 122 | 106 | 82 | 130 | 34 | 246 | 209 | 48 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 24 | SW 21 | WSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | S 12 | W 15 | SSW 13 | W 4 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
11 | 18 | 45 | 18 | 96 | 11 | 19 | 53 | 6 | 150 | 130 | 56 | 37 | 27 | 129 | 181 | 102 | 80 | 58 | 35 | 34 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 3 | WNW 9 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 17 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 134 | 134 | 12 | 158 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
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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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