Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with 721 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. 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+) | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. This is Rusty, and I'm looking at a pretty quiet stretch ahead for Ocean Beach Pier. Water temp is sitting around 70°, which is par for the course, nothing crazy there.
To be honest, the next week or so is a bit of a write-off for any decent waves. You’ve got a run of small, weak swells coming from the SW. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things messy. The combined wave energy is moderate, but it's just not translating into good shape. The surf is small, barely reaching 2–3ft, and the reports keep calling it poor or marginal. This is going to be a lean spell right up until around August 26th.
Now, on August 26th (Wednesday morning) starts to show a little pulse. The swell bumps up to around 4ft from the SSW with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a bit of long-period groundswell, which for a beach and reef setup like this can be a little tricky, but the energy is climbing, a good sign. The kicker is the wind goes cross-shore, which is a step in the right direction for cleaner conditions. It’s still only a marginal call, but it's the first hint of life.
Things stay in that marginal 3–4ft range for a few days after, with mostly cross to cross-onshore breezes and light winds. The energy stays up. It’s not firing, but for a patient surfer, there might be a few workable waves on offer, especially around August 28th (Friday) when the wind is light and cross-shore.
The real standout window, if you can wait, looks like September 4th (Friday). The swell is set to come in at about 4ft from the SSW with a 17-second period – that's a very long period groundswell. The combined energy is going to be strong. On a spot like OB Pier, that long period will push through nice lines, but it might break a bit straight at the beach. The morning of the 4th has light winds, but the afternoon picks up a moderate cross-shore, which could add some texture. This is the best bet of the whole outlook. It’s still a bit out there, so treat it as promising but not locked in just yet.
In short: the first week is mostly a skunk. Wait for the last few days of August for a slight pick-up, and keep your eyes on that September 4th session for the most potential.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
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 kJ | 211 | 153 | 142 | 116 | 84 | 109 | 217 | 220 | 171 | 154 | 233 | 252 | 137 | 222 | 216 | 286 | 580 | 530 | 367 | 380 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 4:01PM1.41m | 8:36AM1.01m | 5:25PM1.44m | 8:33AM1.09m | 6:27PM1.53m | 8:44AM1.15m | 7:14PM1.64m | 8:58AM1.21m | 7:51PM1.73m | 9:16AM1.27m | 8:25PM1.80m | 9:36AM1.34m | 8:57PM1.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:31AM0.34m | 10:06AM1.00m | 1:23AM0.21m | 12:09PM0.96m | 2:00AM0.11m | 1:04PM0.87m | 2:30AM0.03m | 1:42PM0.76m | 2:56AM-0.02m | 2:16PM0.65m | 3:21AM-0.06m | 2:50PM0.55m | 3:46AM-0.07m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SSW 13 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 211 | 153 | 142 | 116 | 84 | 32 | 217 | 220 | 40 | 39 | 233 | 38 | 95 | 44 | 77 | 82 | 580 | 530 | 367 | 380 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | SW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 6 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 29 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 51 | 30 | 26 | 114 | 154 | 22 | 252 | 137 | 222 | 141 | 286 | 138 | 134 | 109 | 75 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | WSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 13 | 27 | 82 | 73 | 50 | 109 | 35 | 94 | 171 | 154 | 155 | 120 | 42 | 101 | 216 | 173 | 166 | 206 | 203 | 212 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 0 |
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