Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 763 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for our local stretch.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough run ahead. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off for anything decent. We’re looking at a solid gap of about 10 days before there’s even a whisper of a proper surf session. The pattern is stubborn, with light to moderate onshore and cross-onshore winds keeping things chopped and messy. The swell is there, but it’s mostly wind-affected and the conditions are just not cooperating.
The first real sign of life shows up on Saturday, August 31st in the morning. Ocean Beach Pier will see a small 3ft swell coming from the SW with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which means there’s some energy in the water (combined energy of 504), but it’s a fickle one. The wind is a light onshore (WNW, 9 mph), which is not ideal, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The water is a balmy 75°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 7°F above average, so you’ll be in shorts and a spring suit for sure. It’s still a marginal call, so don’t get your hopes up too high.
The standout, if you can call it that, looks to be the morning of Thursday, September 5th. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the SW (12 second period), with a combined energy of 737. The wind is still a cross-onshore (WNW, 9 mph), but the extra size and period might just push through some cleaner lines. The break is a consistent, exposed beach and reef setup, so it’s got the goods to handle a bit of chop. Expect crowds to be possible here, as it’s the only game in town. The swell is coming from the SW, which is the optimum direction for this spot, so the wave quality should be better than the rest of the junk we’ve been seeing.
After that, it’s back to the same old story. The swell drops off again and the wind stays messy, with most days rated as poor. The long-range stuff around September 8th shows a small spike in size (4ft) but with a shorter period (13 seconds) and moderate wind, so it’s unlikely to be anything special. The second week of September looks flat and uninspiring.
So, to sum it up: if you’ve got a paddleboard or a kite, the wind might give you something to do, but for a surfboard, you’re waiting for that Thursday, September 5th morning window. Keep an eye on the forecast, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 13 |
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165 | 763 | 581 | 653 | 612 | 424 | 407 | 297 | 284 | 202 | 142 | 113 | 289 | 344 | 440 | 365 | 640 | 627 | 492 | 499 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:03PM1.77m | 10:46AM1.57m | 10:38PM1.66m | 11:12AM1.63m | 11:17PM1.50m | 11:40AM1.67m | 00:02AM1.30m | 12:13PM1.69m | 1:01AM1.09m | 12:54PM1.67m | 2:40AM0.91m | 1:54PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:00PM0.39m | 4:34AM0.02m | 4:38PM0.34m | 4:58AM0.13m | 5:19PM0.30m | 5:21AM0.27m | 6:07PM0.29m | 5:44AM0.43m | 7:06PM0.31m | 6:07AM0.59m | 8:26PM0.33m | 6:29AM0.76m | 10:12PM0.28m | |||||||
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
51 | 763 | 581 | 653 | 612 | 197 | 149 | 131 | 79 | 202 | 116 | 112 | 289 | 344 | 440 | 365 | 640 | 627 | 325 | 464 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | W 6 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 5 | WNW 5 | SW 15 | SW 17 |
165 | 34 | 52 | 71 | 138 | 424 | 407 | 297 | 284 | 95 | 22 | 113 | 50 | 109 | 169 | 208 | 11 | 8 | 492 | 499 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | WSW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | SW 20 | W 6 | W 5 |
109 | 26 | 20 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 44 | 75 | 141 | 35 | 142 | 50 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 102 | 17 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 53 | — | 15 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 219 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 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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