Ocean Beach Pier surf break

Ocean Beach Pier surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 17 May 2026 PDT
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Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ocean Beach Pier sea temperature is
18.7° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach Pier in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 18th May)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 18th May)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 18th May)5ft (1.6m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.5
W
12
1.5
W
12
1.2
W
12
0.9
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
417
443
635
617
393
214
116
93
83
122
113
137
106
174
108
194
108
186
245
245
245
Wind (km/h)
20
S
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
0
S
15
W
10
W
5
NW
15
W
15
W
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
WSW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:01AM1.16m
10:06PM2.07m
11:58AM1.11m
10:53PM2.01m
1:01PM1.07m
11:45PM1.88m
2:10PM1.07m
00:45AM1.71m
3:23PM1.11m
1:56AM1.52m
4:29PM1.21m
3:18AM1.34m
5:22PM1.33m
4:42AM1.22m
Low Tide
3:44PM0.54m
5:29AM-0.48m
4:29PM0.61m
6:23AM-0.42m
5:21PM0.68m
7:21AM-0.31m
6:27PM0.75m
8:22AM-0.19m
7:53PM0.80m
9:25AM-0.07m
9:37PM0.76m
10:25AM0.04m
11:15PM0.62m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:42
7:42
7:43
7:44
7:44
7:45
7:45
Temp °C
16
17
16
17
17
16
17
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
13
14
13
15
14
15
15
17
16
17
16
16
17
16
16
16
15
16
15
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.5
W
12
1.5
W
12
1.2
W
12
0.9
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
417
443
635
617
393
214
116
82
83
122
113
137
106
174
99
194
99
186
245
245
245
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
W
13
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
W
5
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
W
4
Energy kJ
161
116
67
37
72
37
69
69
69
32
32
86
106
92
87
93
53
47
8
26
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
19
0.5
W
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.5
S
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
W
5
0.4
SSW
12
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
SSW
11
Energy kJ
118
12
51
48
37
70
69
93
65
50
49
133
73
46
108
85
108
9
47
10
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
5
Energy kJ
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
1
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
134
303
57
158
57
0
9
9
9
9
9
12
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
2
4
3
3
4
3
1
3
3
1
4
1
3
2
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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.

Ocean Beach Pier is 10 km (6 miles) from the very large city of Coronado. If you plan a vacation in San Diego County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Coronado. Coronado has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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