Ocean Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.75° N 117.25° W

Ocean Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach Pier sea temperature is
21.9° C
2.6° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SW swell with 370 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (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 8AM. 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 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM. 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+) 8AM (Wed 15th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 18th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m gonna level with you. We’ve got a long stretch ahead here at Ocean Beach Pier, and for the first week and a half, it’s pretty grim. The water is sitting at 71°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a full 5° above average, so you’ll be in for a warm one if you’re stubborn enough to get wet.

Right from the start on Monday, July 13th, it’s a write-off. Tiny swell, cross-onshore wind, and the wave energy is weak (301). That “poor surf conditions” tag sticks with us all the way through the end of the week. We’re looking at nothing but 2 ft to 4 ft junk, with a constant cross-shore or cross-onshore breeze messing it up. The combined energy stays under 400 for most of those days, which is just sad. There’s really nothing to recommend for at least a solid week.

The first real glimmer comes on Sunday, July 19th. The swell bumps up a bit – 3 ft from the S at 13 seconds – and the energy jumps to 722. It’s still marginal, but the wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s less of a battle. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st look similar, with some light offshore wind in the mornings, but still just 3 ft to 3 ft. It’s not good, but it’s a step up from the flatness.

The real standout, the only time I’d actually get excited, is Thursday, July 23rd, and Friday, July 24th. Finally, we get some proper swell. Thursday morning shows 5 ft from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds and a combined energy of 1124 – that’s genuine moderate energy. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’ll have a little texture, but it’s surfable. Friday morning is the peak: 6 ft from the SSW, 14 seconds, and 1213 energy. That’s the biggest swell in the whole window. It’s still a beach-and-reef setup, so with that long period (14 secs), it might be a bit straight and fat, but it’s the best we’ve got. This is for intermediate surfers – anything over 5 ft is getting a bit too much for beginners, and we’re right on that edge. Expect crowds at Ocean Beach Pier, because it’s “often” busy.

After that, it drops off again. Saturday the 25th is 4 ft, and by Sunday the 26th, we’re back to 2 ft junk. The rest of the month looks like a return to the same poor conditions with weak energy. So, if you’re keen, pencil in that Thursday the 23rd and especially Friday the 24th. It’s not perfect, but it’s the one shot we’ve got.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
16
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W
8
0.6
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15
0.5
SW
19
0.4
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18
0.6
WSW
15
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.8
S
12
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
277
140
183
136
154
249
148
130
171
169
161
144
181
104
142
366
300
196
339
354
314
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
15
NW
5
WNW
10
WSW
10
W
5
SSW
20
SSW
25
S
20
S
25
S
20
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
W
10
SW
Wind State
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High Tide
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
2:18PM1.47m
2:05AM1.17m
Low Tide
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
7:34AM0.17m
8:28PM0.56m
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5:54
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7:58
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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20
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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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