
Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with 850 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | W 9 | WSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
148 | 130 | 171 | 169 | 121 | 144 | 181 | 103 | 144 | 366 | 246 | 572 | 713 | 653 | 700 | 341 | 421 | 382 | 400 | 375 | 441 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:26AM1.33m | 10:39PM2.08m | 12:07PM1.38m | 11:26PM1.92m | 12:49PM1.42m | 00:14AM1.69m | 1:32PM1.45m | 1:04AM1.44m | 2:18PM1.47m | 2:05AM1.17m | 3:08PM1.48m | 3:29AM0.96m | 4:02PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:27PM0.52m | 5:44AM-0.37m | 5:19PM0.50m | 6:22AM-0.22m | 6:14PM0.52m | 6:59AM-0.04m | 7:16PM0.55m | 7:34AM0.17m | 8:28PM0.56m | 8:09AM0.38m | 9:58PM0.54m | 8:46AM0.57m | 11:39PM0.43m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WSW 15 | SW 18 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
77 | 130 | 171 | 76 | 119 | 94 | 87 | 60 | 144 | 366 | 139 | 572 | 713 | 653 | 700 | 341 | 421 | 382 | 400 | 375 | 441 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 12 | W 6 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 5 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 |
148 | 56 | 17 | 169 | 121 | 144 | 103 | 103 | 30 | 103 | 246 | 44 | 287 | 350 | 8 | 276 | 299 | 310 | 166 | 143 | 70 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | W 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | W 7 | WSW 13 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
8 | 14 | 56 | 56 | 35 | 127 | 181 | 83 | 48 | 22 | 69 | 82 | 80 | 44 | 43 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 14 | 134 | 134 | 31 | 158 | 57 | 12 | 57 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 14 |
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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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