Using Surf-Forecast’s Historical Surf Data To Find The Most Consistent Waves On Earth
Using our statistical data for 7000 spots dating back to 2006, we can find those waves that break the most, with the best winds.
Surf Forecasts:

The surf forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach Pier in the next 12 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 01) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 31st Dec) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 5th Jan) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 5th Jan) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | |||||||||||||||
| 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 (?) | W | WNW | WNW | S | S | W | W | SW | SW | S | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 32 | 34 | 50 | 54 | 103 | 104 | 99 | 80 | 50 | 46 | 37 | 186 | 186 | 563 | 344 | 403 | 333 | 451 | 358 | 336 | 149 | |
Wind (km/h) | NNW | SSW | SE | SSE | SSW | WNW | NNW | NNW | ESE | SE | S | SE | SSE | S | SSE | SSE | S | ESE | SE | SSE | SSE |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:54PM 1.09 | 6:47AM 2.06 | 8:41PM 1.15 | 7:36AM 2.13 | 9:26PM 1.20 | 8:24AM 2.15 | 10:08PM 1.24 | 9:11AM 2.09 | 10:50PM 1.27 | 9:56AM 1.97 | 11:33PM 1.29 | 10:42AM 1.78 | 12:17AM 1.31 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:28PM -0.31 | 12:21AM 0.64 | 2:14PM -0.47 | 1:15AM 0.61 | 2:59PM -0.54 | 2:07AM 0.57 | 3:42PM -0.55 | 2:56AM 0.54 | 4:24PM -0.48 | 3:46AM 0.53 | 5:04PM -0.37 | 4:38AM 0.55 | 5:42PM -0.21 | ||||||||
Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:55 | - | - | 4:55 | - | - | 4:57 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 6 | 3 | - | - | 1 | 6 | 57 |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |

Using our statistical data for 7000 spots dating back to 2006, we can find those waves that break the most, with the best winds.

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The above surf forecast table for Ocean Beach Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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