Ocean Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.75° N 117.25° W

Ocean Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach Pier sea temperature is
22.4° C
2.9° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with 880 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. 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+) 2AM (Sun 19th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here in imperial. Let’s break down Ocean Beach Pier for the next couple weeks. Right now, Saturday July 18, it’s a flat, onshore mess – only about 3 ft of weak, long-period SW groundswell, but the wind is slapping it sideways and the water is a balmy 72°F, which is a full 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s weird, but it doesn’t make the waves any better. The first few days are poor, with scores barely a whisper. Sunday and Monday (July 19–20) stay marginal – still onshore, swell around 3–3 ft, period dropping from 18s to 15s. The energy is moderate but the wind is on it, so expect bumpy, weak lines.

The whole first week is a write-off: Tuesday through Thursday (July 21–23) offer nothing but light onshore breezes and tiny, messy waves. The swell direction never swings to the west, which is what this spot really wants. Crowds are likely, but honestly, there won’t be much to fight over. Friday July 24 sees a spike in period – 24 seconds! – but the swell is only 2 ft, and the wind is still cross-onshore. The energy jumps, but it’s a classic case of long-period groundswell doing nothing at a beach-and-reef setup under dirty wind. Not worth the paddle.

Now, the second week shows a little pulse. From July 27 (Monday) onward, the swell picks up to 4–4 ft, period still long (17–19s), and the energy is solid. The wind finally turns lighter, with occasional cross-onshore or even onshore, but still not clean. The best chance might be the morning of July 27, with light WNW wind and a 4 ft SW swell at 18s – that’s the best-looking combo in the whole run, but it’s still only a “marginal” call. The water is still warm, but the break is exposed and the direction is off. By July 31 Friday, the swell bumps up to 5 ft in the morning, then 6 ft in the afternoon – that’s pushing into intermediate territory, but the period drops to 14s and the wind is straight onshore. Energy is strong, but the quality is poor. For the experts, maybe a few bigger walls, but the wind will kill it.

After that, it fades fast. August 1–2 sees the swell drop to 2–2 ft, energy weak, and the wind stays cross-onshore. The whole 16-day window is a struggle. There’s no true standout – just a few days where it’s barely worth getting wet. The consistent crowd and the wrong wind direction are the main villains. If you’re desperate, the morning of July 27 might give you a few cleanish runners, but don’t expect much. Ocean Beach Pier is a tough spot right now. Keep an eye on the charts – it tends not to stay this stubborn for long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
18
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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18
0.6
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18
0.4
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16
0.8
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17
0.9
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17
1.3
SSW
11
0.8
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0.7
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24
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24
0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
366
249
91
346
487
459
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352
314
462
499
435
346
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293
264
336
447
541
271
647
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
W
15
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5
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10
WNW
15
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10
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15
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High Tide
1:32PM1.45m
1:04AM1.44m
2:18PM1.47m
2:05AM1.17m
3:08PM1.48m
3:29AM0.96m
4:02PM1.50m
5:31AM0.87m
5:00PM1.52m
7:34AM0.91m
5:56PM1.56m
8:36AM0.99m
6:46PM1.62m
Low Tide
7:16PM0.55m
7:34AM0.17m
8:28PM0.56m
8:09AM0.38m
9:58PM0.54m
8:46AM0.57m
11:39PM0.43m
9:33AM0.73m
00:56AM0.29m
10:45AM0.84m
1:47AM0.16m
12:03PM0.88m
2:25AM0.05m
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7:55
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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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