Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. 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 (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this 16-day stretch is a tough one. The swell’s ticking over, but it’s small and the wind ain’t playing ball. We’re looking at a whole lot of poor conditions for weeks, with only a few fleeting moments that might be worth a paddle. The water temp’s sitting around 75°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 7° above average, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.
The only break we’ve got to work with is Ocean Beach Pier, a beach and reef setup that’s exposed to the west and picks up that long-period SW groundswell. The swell’s running long, over 15 seconds most days, which means better-shaped waves but with longer lulls between sets. The issue is the wind – mostly onshore or cross-onshore from the west and northwest, putting a chop on it and making these marginal days feel even smaller. There’s no standout session here; it’s all pretty average.
Let’s run through it. Wednesday afternoon the 12th kicks off with 3 ft of SW swell at 16 seconds, but with a 9 mph onshore wind and a combined wave energy reading of 368 (moderate), it’s poor. Thursday the 13th morning is slightly better – 2 ft swell, 6 mph cross-onshore, energy at 341 – but still marginal. Thursday afternoon bumps to 3 ft and 440 energy, but wind stays onshore. Friday the 14th is small at 2 ft, with a long 18-second period, so there’ll be long waits between waves, and the wind keeps it messy. The weekend – Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th – sees a slight bump to 3 ft and 3 ft, but wind picks up to 12 mph, making it choppy and poor.
From Monday 17th right through to the start of the second week, it’s the same story: tiny 2 ft to 3 ft swell, mostly onshore or cross-onshore breezes, and energy readings dropping from the 300s down to the low 100s. There are several days with no real recommendation – just a string of zeros and ones. The most promising spots come late in the window. On Wednesday 26th August, we see 3 ft to 3 ft of SW swell with lighter 6 mph onshore wind and moderate energy (357 to 451) – clean enough for a longboard if you’re patient. Then Thursday 27th August morning jumps to 4 ft with a 14-second period, and a light cross-onshore wind from the northwest at just 6 mph. The energy hits 571 (moderate-to-strong), which is the best of the whole outlook. This is the closest thing to a highlight, but it’s still only rated marginal, so don’t get your hopes up.
Because the swell stays under 5 ft the whole time, beginners won’t be out of their depth size-wise, but the onshore chop and long periods could make it tricky. If the wind ever swung offshore, this spot would turn on, but it doesn’t. For now, it’s a kite surfer’s dream more than a paddle surfer’s. Don’t lose faith, though – forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 |
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310 | 251 | 245 | 344 | 273 | 263 | 255 | 742 | 432 | 560 | 546 | 438 | 350 | 350 | 297 | 245 | 231 | 208 | 144 | 255 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 9:42PM2.10m | 10:48AM1.52m | 10:26PM1.98m | 11:22AM1.58m | 11:08PM1.80m | 11:57AM1.60m | 11:51PM1.57m | 12:31PM1.60m | 00:38AM1.33m | 1:07PM1.56m | 1:35AM1.09m | 1:48PM1.50m | 3:06AM0.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:32PM0.41m | 4:34AM-0.30m | 4:19PM0.35m | 5:07AM-0.18m | 5:05PM0.33m | 5:38AM-0.01m | 5:53PM0.34m | 6:06AM0.18m | 6:45PM0.38m | 6:32AM0.38m | 7:45PM0.44m | 6:55AM0.58m | 9:05PM0.48m | |||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | SW 15 |
310 | 251 | 245 | 344 | 273 | 206 | 206 | 742 | 432 | 560 | 546 | 438 | 350 | 350 | 297 | 52 | 92 | 84 | 88 | 255 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | S 11 | W 5 | W 6 | S 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | W 8 |
44 | 43 | 43 | 40 | 134 | 263 | 255 | 26 | 109 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 8 | 43 | 51 | 245 | 231 | 208 | 144 | 69 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 4 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | W 11 | S 10 | S 10 | W 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 13 | SW 17 | S 9 |
12 | 1 | 39 | 44 | 18 | 29 | 38 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 82 | 135 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | W 4 | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | 14 | 12 | — | — | 10 | 2 | — | 12 | — | — | 32 | — | — | 72 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 274 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 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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