
Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,002 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 (Jul 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s. 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The 16-day window for Ocean Beach Pier is a pretty tough one.
We kick things off with some marginal surf right from the jump. Monday, July 27th, we’ve got a SW groundswell rolling in at 4ft (995 combined energy) with a solid 18-second period. That’s a long-period swell, so it’s got that energy, but the rip is likely to be a bit of a chore. The wind is a cross-onshore from the SSW at 9 mph, which is going to put a bit of chop on it. Not great, but it’s the best we’ve got for the first few days. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
Tuesday the 28th is a repeat performance – similar size, similar long-period swell, but with that same cross-onshore breeze. It’s still a “marginal” call. Wednesday and Thursday are also in the same boat, with the swell holding around 4ft to 5ft, but the wind stays cross-onshore. On Thursday, the wind actually swings to a light onshore from the W, which is a bit cleaner, but the swell is dropping a touch.
By Friday, July 31st, the swell is still around 5ft (925 combined energy) but the period is dropping to 13 seconds. The wind is light onshore from the WNW, so it’s not blowing it out, but the energy is fading. This is still a “marginal” situation.
Then we hit a real lull. From Saturday, August 1st, through to the end of the second week, it’s just poor surf. The swell drops to under 3ft, and by the 2nd of August, it’s down to 2ft with a moderate cross-onshore wind. The combined energy plummets from 530 down to 130-300, which is weak. The period on the 4th of August is a long 15 seconds, but for a 2ft wave, that’s just a long wait for a tiny bump. The wind is light, but there’s just nothing to work with.
There’s a tiny flicker of life on the 7th of August with a 2ft, 19-second period SSW swell (368 combined energy), but it’s still a “marginal” call with light cross-onshore wind. Then it’s back to poor conditions for the rest of the run to the 11th of August.
Honestly, for this 16-day stretch, there are no true standouts. The best window is the first few days if you’re desperate for a paddle, but the wind is never fully clean. The setup is a beach and reef, so with the long-period swells and the onshore/cross-onshore winds, it’s going to be choppy and a bit of a mess. For the experienced crew, the early morning windows on Saturday, August 1st, with 4ft and a neutral wind, might be worth a look, but it’s far from firing. Given the exposed nature of the break, keep an eye out for crowds, as it’s often packed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
694 | 901 | 511 | 717 | 962 | 908 | 767 | 748 | 573 | 649 | 813 | 911 | 947 | 892 | 793 | 722 | 496 | 347 | 171 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:07PM1.76m | 9:55AM1.15m | 8:43PM1.82m | 10:19AM1.19m | 9:15PM1.85m | 10:44AM1.23m | 9:47PM1.86m | 11:09AM1.28m | 10:19PM1.82m | 11:37AM1.33m | 10:51PM1.73m | 12:05PM1.38m | 11:26PM1.60m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:28AM-0.09m | 2:25PM0.74m | 3:57AM-0.12m | 3:01PM0.68m | 4:24AM-0.14m | 3:36PM0.63m | 4:51AM-0.13m | 4:13PM0.59m | 5:18AM-0.10m | 4:50PM0.57m | 5:44AM-0.02m | 5:32PM0.56m | |||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 |
694 | 901 | 511 | 717 | 962 | 908 | 767 | 748 | 573 | 649 | 813 | 911 | 947 | 892 | 793 | 722 | 496 | 347 | 166 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 14 | S 14 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 13 |
57 | 73 | 75 | 55 | 73 | 70 | 38 | 49 | 196 | 236 | 24 | 38 | 40 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 19 | 28 | 171 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 19 | S 8 | S 19 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | W 7 | W 7 | SSE 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | W 6 |
47 | 21 | 299 | 6 | 64 | 151 | 106 | 144 | 54 | 27 | 17 | 44 | — | — | — | 9 | 15 | 15 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 134 | 199 | 14 | 14 | 134 | 12 | 134 | 219 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 46 |
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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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