Ocean Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.75° N 117.25° W

Ocean Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach Pier sea temperature is
21.9° C
2.7° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, S swell with 1,149 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 12th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 18th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 18th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the outlook is a bit of a struggle for the first week. The swell is around, but the winds are just not playing ball. We’ve got a lot of onshore and cross-onshore breezes messing up what could be decent waves. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance to get excited comes on Saturday, 18 July at Ocean Beach Pier (San Diego). The morning’s looking like the pick of the bunch. We’ve got a SSW swell coming in at 5 ft with a 15-second period, which is a nice long-period groundswell. The combined energy is strong (1233), so there’s plenty of push. The wind is light and onshore, but it’s light, so it’s not going to trash it completely. This is a consistent beach and reef setup, so it breaks often, but keep in mind, crowds are likely here. With that size, it’s getting into the intermediate zone, not ideal for beginners.

After that, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The following week has some potential, but it’s further out so less certain. Saturday, 25 July shows a SSW swell again, around 4 ft to 4 ft in the morning and afternoon, with a 14-second period. The combined energy is strong (1211 in the morning). Winds are light cross-onshore, which is better than full onshore, but still not perfect. It’s another promising but not guaranteed day.

The Sunday, 26 July morning also has a SW swell of 3 ft with a very long 19-second period, and strong combined energy (1025). Light onshore wind again. That long period stuff is best on a point or reef, but at Ocean Beach Pier, a beach and reef setup, it might still produce some clean lines if the tide plays nice.

To be honest, the standout is that Saturday 18 July morning. The swell is the biggest, the period is good, and the wind is at its most manageable. It’s the one to circle on the calendar. For the rest of the time, it’s a lot of small, wind-affected surf. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because things can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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559
1010
806
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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10
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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
Low Tide
2:53AM-0.34m
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
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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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