Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SW swell with 868 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ocean Beach Pier this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach Pier in the next 16 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, cobber, Rusty here. Lookin’ at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and it’s gonna be a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead before any real action kicks off. Let’s get into it.
We start off with a bit of a flat spell. From Saturday the 29th of August right through to Monday the 7th of September, it’s pretty grim. Small swell, mostly cross-onshore wind, and a lot of “poor surf conditions”. Morning sessions are the only real sniff, and even then, they’re only rated as “marginal” with questionable tides. You’ll see a few 3 ft to 4 ft SW groundswells rolling in with a period around 14-16 seconds, but the wind is just messy. A light breeze now and then keeps the ripples down, but it’s not enough to call it good. The combined wave energy is moderate at best, sitting between 277 and 790 – nothing to get excited about.
The first real standout of the forecast window is Monday the 7th of September. The morning starts with a 5 ft SSW swell at 13 seconds (moderate period), and the situation improves into the afternoon. By Monday arvo, the swell pushes up to 6 ft from the SSW, period is still 13 seconds, and the wave energy ramps up to a solid 1031. The wind is a light cross-onshore breeze, which will keep things reasonably tidy. It’s a beach and reef setup here at Ocean Beach Pier, so it’s exposed and will pick up that energy. It’s still a bit marginal for a full standout, but it’s the best we’ve seen all week.
Then, the big one. Tuesday the 8th of September is where we get the standout. The morning brings a 8 ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, and wave energy jumps to 1862 – that’s strong, for sure. But the afternoon is where it’s at: a whopping 12 ft swell from the SSW, period at 11 seconds, and the combined energy is 3305 – that’s very strong. Look, this is only for experts. The swell is over 8 ft, so beginners and even most intermediates should stay well clear. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore, so the sets will have a bit of bump on them, but with that size you’ll be looking for the channel. For the hardcore crew, this is the session to circle on the calendar. It’s the standout of the whole forecast.
After that, it drops off fast. From Wednesday the 9th through to the end of the outlook on the 13th of September, we’re back to small surf. The 9th has a 5 ft SSW swell in the morning but the period drops to 7 seconds – that’s short period wind swell, not a proper groundswell. Then it’s all downhill from there, with waves around 2 ft to 3 ft, cross-onshore winds again, and poor conditions. The combined energy drops below 500, which is just weak.
On the water temp: When we do get a swell, say on that Tuesday the 8th, the water at Ocean Beach Pier is sitting at a very unusual 76°F – that’s 8°F warmer than the long-term average for this time of year. Definitely grab the spring suit or even just boardshorts if you’ve got the tolerance.
Crowds: Ocean Beach Pier is a spot that’s “often” crowded. With that big swell on the 8th, expect plenty of people out. It’s a consistent spot, so you won’t be alone on the big day.
So, to sum it up: a long quiet start, then a couple of solid days around the 7th and 8th of September, with the Tuesday arvo being the true standout for experts only. After that, it goes quiet again.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
581 | 653 | 612 | 424 | 407 | 341 | 288 | 180 | 178 | 158 | 322 | 328 | 347 | 365 | 397 | 384 | 438 | 511 | 465 | 521 | 553 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 5:55AM0.91m | 3:26PM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:50AM0.91m | 11:49PM0.15m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 28 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 |
581 | 653 | 612 | 190 | 157 | 134 | 77 | 180 | 116 | 158 | 322 | 328 | 347 | 365 | 397 | 384 | 325 | 511 | 361 | 241 | 553 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | WNW 5 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 6 |
31 | 43 | 94 | 424 | 407 | 341 | 288 | 144 | 178 | 87 | 50 | 39 | 167 | 165 | 254 | 196 | 438 | 383 | 465 | 521 | 73 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | WSW 19 | W 6 | W 5 | W 10 | SW 18 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 11 |
20 | 19 | 4 | 10 | 44 | 74 | 107 | 35 | 23 | 15 | 2 | 108 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 60 | 60 | 134 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | W 5 | WNW 3 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | — | 17 | 15 | — | 13 | 6 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 199 | 9 | 9 | 1287 | 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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