
Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with 951 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11AM. 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+) | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s some action brewing for the end of the month and into the start of August. We’ve got a single spot on the radar: Ocean Beach Pier.
First up, the water temperature is sitting at a very unusual 74°, which is a massive 7° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a pretty wild anomaly, so you’ll be surfing in a bath.
The first surfable days aren’t much to write home about. From Thursday afternoon through the following Sunday, we’re looking at very marginal, inconsistent surf. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is a messy cross-onshore or cross-shore. It’s weak, with combined wave energy values mostly in the mid-500s to low-900s, which is moderate but not well-organized. Honestly, the conditions are a bit of a chop fest. The best of this early period is Monday morning, July 27th, with a 4ft SW swell and a 19-second period, but the cross-onshore wind is still a problem. The energy there is a moderate 983.
Then, things start to get interesting. Tuesday, July 28th, sees a 4ft SW swell with a 17-second period move in. The morning has light cross-onshore wind and a combined energy of 1009, which is the first time we crack into that moderate-to-strong territory. Still, it’s not quite clean enough for a standout.
Now, the real window opens up on Friday, August 1st. That’s your best bet. For the morning of August 1st, we’ve got a 6ft SSW swell pumping in with a 13-second period. The wind is cross-onshore, but it’s a gentle breeze, keeping the chop manageable. The combined energy hits 1119, which is a solid strong wave energy. The afternoon cleans up a bit more with lighter wind, though the swell drops to 6ft with energy at 980. This is the standout period. The swell direction from the SSW is a decent match for the beach’s W exposure, and the size is solid for intermediates. It’s not a beginner wave at 6ft, but it’s not a death sentence for experts either. That said, Ocean Beach Pier is a beach-and-reef setup, so with a longer period swell like that, it can get a bit walled out and shifty. Expect crowds, because this spot is often packed.
After that peak, it drops off quickly. From Sunday, August 2nd, onwards, the swell fades and the conditions turn poor. The morning of the 2nd has 4ft, but by the afternoon it’s already down to 4ft with a score of 0. The rest of the 16-day window is a write-off with tiny, weak swell and poor surf conditions, all scoring zero. You’ll see barely 2ft to 2ft of swell with weak energy, dropping into the 100s and 200s. That’s a long stretch of flat water.
So, the plan is clear: wait for the end of the month. The standout is Friday, August 1st, at Ocean Beach Pier. The morning has the best combo of size and energy. Get on it if you can, because after that, it’s a long dry spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
317 | 321 | 541 | 271 | 647 | 647 | 513 | 945 | 716 | 609 | 694 | 901 | 511 | 717 | 951 | 897 | 767 | 644 | 636 | 558 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:56PM1.56m | 8:36AM0.99m | 6:46PM1.62m | 9:08AM1.05m | 7:29PM1.69m | 9:32AM1.10m | 8:07PM1.76m | 9:55AM1.15m | 8:43PM1.82m | 10:19AM1.19m | 9:15PM1.85m | 10:44AM1.23m | 9:47PM1.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:47AM0.16m | 12:03PM0.88m | 2:25AM0.05m | 1:02PM0.86m | 2:58AM-0.03m | 1:47PM0.80m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SSW 13 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
94 | 321 | 115 | 86 | 647 | 647 | 513 | 945 | 716 | 609 | 694 | 901 | 511 | 717 | 951 | 897 | 767 | 644 | 636 | 558 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | W 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 |
317 | 97 | 283 | 196 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 47 | 88 | 74 | 54 | 60 | 58 | 39 | 40 | 55 | 43 | 90 | 90 | 41 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 9 | SW 19 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 15 | S 14 | SSE 14 | W 8 |
105 | 105 | 541 | 271 | 113 | 50 | 47 | 31 | 77 | 68 | 45 | 22 | 299 | 7 | 18 | 6 | 21 | 15 | 66 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 134 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 57 | 12 | 57 | 57 | 0 | 134 | 9 | 37 | 14 | 57 | 12 |
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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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