Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, S 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★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with S 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 (Aug 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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+) | 5PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| 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 Ocean Beach Pier.
It’s looking like a bit of a slow start, with a lot of marginal conditions and some poor surf in the mix. The first real window of opportunity doesn’t actually show up until Wednesday morning, August 26th, but even then, it’s not exactly firing. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SSW with a 12-second period, producing moderate wave energy (719). The problem? The wind is a cross-on from the SW at 6 mph, which has it a bit messy. The better bet is Wednesday afternoon, August 26th, when the wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the SW. That cleans things right up, and with a 4ft S swell and 12-second period, combined energy at 604, you’ll be looking at some fun, clean lines. This is the first standout. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The rest of the week into the weekend is a real mixed bag of small, weak swells and cross to onshore wind. The swell stays small, mostly under 3ft, and the wind keeps it bumpy. By Monday, August 31st, it’s looking poor, with onshore winds and barely any energy in the water. The next real chance to get excited comes the following week.
Jumping ahead to Wednesday, September 3rd, we see a bit of a boost. Thursday morning, September 3rd, has a 6ft swell from the SW, period at 12 seconds, and combined energy hitting 881. The wind is a light cross-on from the WNW at 6 mph, so it’s not perfect, but the size is there. That afternoon, the energy actually jumps to 1041, but the wind picks up to a gentle breeze from the NW, still cross-on, so expect some chop.
The real standout in the longer range, though, is Wednesday, September 9th. The afternoon session looks glassy with a 3 mph wind from the WSW, and a 4ft SW swell with a 16-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, and at Ocean Beach Pier, a beach-and-reef setup, it’s going to bring some proper shape and energy (782 combined). The cross-offshore wind will have it lined up beautifully. It’s a little far out, so treat it as promising but not locked in.
And for the final day in the forecast, Thursday, September 10th, the morning sees a solid 4ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and strong energy (1103). The wind is a light cross-on from the NW, so it’s not glassy, but the size and period will still produce some fun, powerful waves.
Overall, the best on offer is Wednesday afternoon, August 26th, for the glassy conditions, and then Wednesday afternoon, September 9th, for the clean, long-period groundswell. Keep an eye on the wind, as always.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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591 | 494 | 390 | 255 | 193 | 130 | 192 | 171 | 165 | 763 | 589 | 653 | 620 | 424 | 412 | 297 | 245 | 277 | 623 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:25PM1.80m | 9:36AM1.34m | 8:57PM1.84m | 9:58AM1.42m | 9:29PM1.83m | 10:21AM1.50m | 10:03PM1.77m | 10:46AM1.57m | 10:38PM1.66m | 11:12AM1.63m | 11:17PM1.50m | 11:40AM1.67m | 00:02AM1.30m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:21AM-0.06m | 2:50PM0.55m | 3:46AM-0.07m | 3:24PM0.47m | 4:10AM-0.04m | 4:00PM0.39m | 4:34AM0.02m | 4:38PM0.34m | 4:58AM0.13m | 5:19PM0.30m | 5:21AM0.27m | 6:07PM0.29m | |||||||
— | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 10 | SSW 12 | S 9 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
591 | 494 | 390 | 255 | 193 | 110 | 154 | 78 | 51 | 763 | 589 | 653 | 620 | 149 | 115 | 77 | 62 | 277 | 623 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 9 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 6 | W 6 |
203 | 203 | 193 | 171 | 110 | 95 | 151 | 171 | 48 | 37 | 79 | 84 | 106 | 424 | 412 | 297 | 245 | 40 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | WSW 19 |
12 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 132 | 130 | 192 | 144 | 165 | 34 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 31 | 51 | 74 | 103 | 121 | 36 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 134 | 0 | 12 | 25 | 12 | 0 | 219 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 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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