
Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 411 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Ocean Beach Pier’s got in store over the next couple weeks.
Truth is, it’s a rough stretch. There’s a big gap of flat, crummy conditions from now all the way through Saturday the 12th. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until Sunday the 13th, and even then it’s nothing to write home about. Wave energy’s mostly weak to moderate, with combined swell energy numbers hangin’ between 226 and 507—nothing that’ll get your heart pumpin’.
The only break we’re talkin’ about is Ocean Beach Pier. It’s a beach and reef setup, exposed to the west, and it’s consistent—but that don’t mean much when the quality’s this low. Water temp’s 72°, which is about 3° warmer than usual for this time of year—a noticeable bump, so you might not need the thickest wetsuit.
Let’s run through it. Thursday the 10th: 0.9m SW swell with a 16-second period—long-period groundswell, so it’s got some energy—but the wind’s cross-on from the SSW at 15 km/h, makin’ it choppy. Marginal at best. Friday the 11th is worse: same size, but wind picks up to 20 km/h from the S, cross and messy. Scores are zeros. Saturday the 12th drops to 0.8m and then 0.6m with onshore winds—forget it.
Sunday the 13th: morning’s 0.6m SW at 13 seconds, cross-shore wind—still marginal. Afternoon bumps to 1.0m but from the W with a short 7-second period and cross-on wind. Not worth it. Monday the 14th: 1.1m W swell at 8 seconds, but poor conditions with cross and cross-on winds.
The one highlight—if you can call it that—is Monday the 21st of September. We got a 0.9m to 1.0m SW swell, 17-second period, with combined energy between 533 and 612—moderate but with that long period, it’s got some grunt. Wind’s light to gentle onshore or cross-on, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s the best of the bunch. That long period (over 15 seconds) means the waves’ll be more powerful and lined up, but at a beach break like OB Pier, they can break a bit too straight. Still, for the patient surfer, there might be a few decent rides.
Another one to watch: Friday the 25th of September morning. A 0.6m SW swell with a 21-second period—very long period groundswell—and combined energy of 657, which is solid moderate. Wind’s light cross-on from the NW at 10 km/h, so the surface should be clean with just small ripples. That’s a long-range call though, so don’t count on it yet.
Bottom line: this is a tough forecast for OB Pier. If you’re itchin’ to paddle out, the 21st and maybe the 25th are your best shots, but keep expectations low. This spot can pump, but it ain’t gonna happen in this window.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the updates, and I’ll catch ya next time.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 9 | SW 18 | W 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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416 | 411 | 395 | 365 | 301 | 248 | 164 | 158 | 134 | 112 | 202 | 153 | 189 | 147 | 161 | 149 | 121 | 358 | 254 | 367 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:30PM1.90m | 10:06AM1.72m | 10:10PM1.76m | 10:35AM1.76m | 10:51PM1.59m | 11:04AM1.75m | 11:33PM1.40m | 11:31AM1.71m | 00:19AM1.21m | 11:58AM1.63m | 1:18AM1.02m | 12:27PM1.53m | 3:05AM0.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:25PM0.24m | 3:55AM-0.05m | 4:07PM0.17m | 4:23AM0.08m | 4:48PM0.15m | 4:48AM0.25m | 5:30PM0.16m | 5:11AM0.42m | 6:14PM0.22m | 5:31AM0.59m | 7:06PM0.31m | 5:43AM0.75m | 8:15PM0.39m | |||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
416 | 411 | 395 | 365 | 301 | 248 | 35 | 62 | 134 | 112 | 202 | 153 | 189 | 130 | 99 | 99 | 49 | 358 | 254 | 367 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 |
15 | 15 | 54 | 51 | 33 | 35 | 164 | 158 | 113 | 109 | 61 | 150 | 150 | 147 | 161 | 121 | 121 | 26 | 18 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | W 13 | SSW 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
54 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 28 | 27 | 13 | 12 | 67 | 127 | 60 | 55 | 38 | 23 | 149 | 83 | 14 | 14 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 134 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 134 | 9 | 12 | 134 | 58 | 12 | 134 | 9 | 0 | 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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