
Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 9 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 13 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 15 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, W swell with 2,268 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 10 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period with W 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 Tuesday (Nov 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Nov 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 10th Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 13th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 15th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 17 | WNW 15 | W 16 | W 15 | W 12 | W 14 | W 15 | W 18 | W 16 | W 16 | W 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
551 | 619 | 383 | 225 | 277 | 286 | 295 | 286 | 199 | 146 | 355 | 826 | 753 | 574 | 1267 | 1074 | 2268 | 1564 | 1121 | 610 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:39PM1.19m | 8:42AM1.86m | 10:22PM1.13m | 9:09AM1.80m | 11:10PM1.06m | 9:37AM1.72m | 00:07AM1.01m | 10:07AM1.62m | 1:25AM0.98m | 10:43AM1.51m | 3:15AM1.02m | 11:33AM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:21AM0.66m | 3:58PM-0.09m | 2:46AM0.74m | 4:36PM-0.03m | 3:11AM0.81m | 5:19PM0.05m | 3:34AM0.87m | 6:08PM0.13m | 3:59AM0.94m | 7:06PM0.20m | 4:49AM1.01m | 8:08PM0.25m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
4:51 | — | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:49 | — | — | 4:49 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 15 | W 16 | W 15 | W 12 | W 14 | W 15 | W 18 | W 16 | W 16 | W 14 |
551 | 619 | 383 | 225 | 277 | 286 | 295 | 286 | 199 | 146 | 355 | 826 | 753 | 574 | 1267 | 1074 | 2268 | 1564 | 1121 | 610 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 |
141 | 134 | 132 | 56 | 121 | 127 | 119 | 116 | 113 | 109 | 318 | 306 | 201 | 440 | 169 | 167 | 261 | 171 | 314 | 214 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 18 | SW 14 | S 9 | W 16 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | W 17 | SW 13 | S 10 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | WNW 20 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 9 |
— | — | 12 | 130 | 2 | 21 | 17 | 36 | 79 | 144 | 82 | 16 | 35 | 148 | 79 | 139 | 12 | 61 | 8 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 57 | 12 | 187 | 58 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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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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