Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, S swell with 684 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 (Jul 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
Hey folks, Rusty again, switching over to feet and miles for those who think that way. Here’s the deal for Ocean Beach Pier over the next couple weeks. Truth is, it’s a long flat spell with a lot of blown-out, small waves. The water’s about 71°F, running nearly 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year — that’s noticeable.
Right off the bat on Sunday July 12th, we’ve got a 3ft SSW swell at 14 seconds, but wind is on it from the west at 9 mph, combined energy reading 399 — weak to moderate. Poor surf. That theme carries all through Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Nothing to get excited about.
Thursday July 16th afternoon shows a 3ft W swell but with only an 8-second period, combined energy 284, and cross-shore wind from the SSW at 12 mph making it choppy. Still poor. Friday the 17th is more of the same.
Come Saturday July 18th, things get a bump. Morning has a 4ft S swell, 12-second period, energy jumps to 861. By afternoon, it’s 5ft from the south, period 13 seconds, energy up to 1069 — strong energy. Wind is cross-onshore from the NW at 9 mph though, so it’s choppy and only marginal. But this is arguably the best window of the whole stretch. You might find a few if you hunt.
Sunday the 19th backs off to 3ft to 3ft SW swell with longer 17-second periods, lighter wind possible, but still marginal. Monday and Tuesday stay small. Wednesday the 22nd afternoon brings a 5ft SSW swell, period 14 seconds, energy 1088 — strong — but again cross-onshore wind and only marginal quality.
Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th show 5ft to 6ft SSW swells, periods 13-14 seconds, energy over 1100 on Thursday afternoon. Winds are onshore to cross-onshore. At those sizes, this is expert territory, but messy conditions will make it a wrestle. Not a beginner day.
The second week fades. Saturday the 25th down to 4ft to 5ft SSW, still cross-onshore and poor. Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are back to 2ft to 3ft SW swells with long periods (18-19 seconds) but marginal quality from wind.
Best bet on the whole board is Saturday July 18th afternoon with that 5ft S swell and strong energy. It’s not perfect, but it’s the most push you’ll get. Keep expectations in check and enjoy the warm water.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | WSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | S 14 | SW 18 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 367 | 318 | 277 | 140 | 183 | 136 | 154 | 249 | 150 | 130 | 171 | 203 | 133 | 144 | 181 | 102 | 181 | 437 | 683 | 454 | 350 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on |
High Tide | 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 | 1:04AM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:34AM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 |
 | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | 7:55 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 367 | 318 | 277 | 140 | 183 | 136 | 57 | 113 | 22 | 48 | 66 | 131 | 133 | 105 | 64 | 46 | 181 | 437 | 683 | 454 | 245 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | S 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 6 | 101 | 133 | 93 | 52 | 249 | 104 | 56 | 171 | 203 | 121 | 144 | 103 | 102 | 140 | 366 | 255 | 82 | 350 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | WSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | WNW 10 | W 15 | SW 18 | W 4 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 4 | W 8 | WSW 13 | W 16 | WSW 13 | WNW 16 |
| kJ | 18 | 45 | 18 | 96 | 18 | 19 | 154 | 3 | 150 | 130 | 56 | 36 | 27 | 129 | 181 | 5 | 33 | 58 | 131 | 34 | 47 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 350 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 134 | 134 | 51 | 158 | 57 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 |
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