Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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+) | 11PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up. I gotta be straight with you: the next 16 days are a bit of a quiet stretch for our area. There’s a long gap right from the start, and the first sniff of anything worth paddling for doesn’t show up until Monday morning, August 9th, at Ocean Beach Pier. That’s a full week of flat or poor conditions to get through.
The First Real Shot: Monday, August 9th
For the whole period, Ocean Beach Pier is the only break on the cards, so we’re sticking with this beach-and-reef setup. The swell is tiny, around 3ft, out of the SW. The wind is a light cross-shore, just a gentle breeze, which will keep the surface clean. It’s a marginal call, though – the energy is moderate (335). The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing weird going on. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect a few others with the same idea. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only game in town.
The Rest of the Week
The rest of the week is a real mixed bag of poor surf. Tuesday morning, August 10th, the swell drops to 2ft from the SW, energy is 268. The wind is cross-shore again, but the waves are small and weak. Wednesday, August 11th, is similar – 2ft SW, cross-on wind, light breeze. The energy is 289. Thursday, August 12th, 2ft SW, but the wind is onshore from the W, not great. The only thing that changes is the period, which bumps up to 17 seconds, giving it a bit of groundswell feel, but it’s still a weak offering.
The Weekend: August 14th & 15th
Friday, August 14th, the swell is still 2ft from the SW, but the wind is cross-on from the WNW. The energy is building (436). It’s clean enough, but the size is tiny. Saturday, August 15th, we see a bit more push – 3ft SW, period 16 seconds. The wind is onshore from the WNW, so it’s a bit bumpy. The energy is moderate (401). Not a classic.
The Last Week: August 16th to 18th
The final few days are a repeat of the same story. Sunday, August 16th, 3ft SW, cross-on wind, light breeze. Monday, August 17th, 2ft SW, cross-on again. Tuesday, August 18th, 2ft SSW, onshore wind. None of these are going to get your heart racing.
The Verdict
Honestly, there’s no one standout session here. The best bet is the morning of Monday, August 9th, with that light cross-shore wind and a clean surface. Other than that, you’re looking at small, weak swell with mostly cross-on or onshore wind. If you’re a beginner, the 2ft stuff is fine, but it’s not going to be a memorable day. If you’re an expert, you’ll be waiting for a better run. The combined energy never gets above moderate (highest is 454 on the 15th). It’s a long, quiet run, but that’s how it goes sometimes around here. Forecasts can change.
Stay patient, keep the glass half full.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 130 | 100 | 102 | 72 | 113 | 107 | 167 | 134 | 96 | 155 | 108 | 168 | 112 | 248 | 173 | 309 | 230 | 261 | 367 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 00:06AM1.42m | 1:08PM1.48m | 00:56AM1.20m | 1:49PM1.52m | 2:14AM0.98m | 2:42PM1.57m | 4:25AM0.85m | 3:53PM1.62m | 6:45AM0.91m | 5:09PM1.72m | 7:53AM1.03m | 6:18PM1.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:34AM0.23m | 7:20PM0.54m | 7:00AM0.40m | 8:40PM0.51m | 7:30AM0.57m | 10:22PM0.41m | 8:13AM0.73m | 11:59PM0.23m | 9:51AM0.84m | 1:06AM0.02m | 11:40AM0.85m | 1:57AM-0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 130 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 17 | 16 | 167 | 134 | 96 | 155 | 108 | 168 | 106 | 136 | 132 | 309 | 230 | 261 | 367 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 11 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 59 | 100 | 98 | 72 | 113 | 107 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 112 | 248 | 173 | 92 | 69 | 90 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 20 | SW 20 | W 5 | W 5 | S 9 | W 5 | W 4 | SW 23 | W 8 |
| kJ | 79 | 68 | 102 | 66 | 53 | 69 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 60 | 64 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | SW 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 20 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 58 | 9 | 77 | 134 | 9 | 14 |
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