Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with 880 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 1.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. 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 (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s going on at Ocean Beach Pier for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the first few days are pretty flat and weak. Just small, marginal waves that won’t get you excited. It’s a slow start.
There’s a little pulse around the 24th of July, with wave energy reading 1055 (moderate to strong), but the swell is only 0.7m. That’s a fizzle. The water is warm at 73°F, much warmer than normal for this time of year—over five degrees above average, so no wetsuit needed.
The first real good window opens on Friday the 31st of July. Morning brings a 1.6m (5ft) SSW swell with a 15-second period, and a light offshore wind from the west at 6 mph. The wave energy is strong at 1202. That’s a proper groundswell, and with offshore wind, it’ll be clean. The afternoon builds to 1.8m (6ft), still with good wind. It’s a beach and reef setup, so the long period might make the waves a bit straight at the beach, but the reef sections could be fun. Crowds are often here, so expect a few heads.
Then Saturday the 1st of August is the real standout. The morning swell hits 2.0m (7ft) from the SSW, period at 14 seconds, and a light offshore breeze from the west at 9 mph. The wave energy is 1609—strong and solid. This is the biggest, cleanest swell of the whole forecast. At 2.0m, it’s getting serious—this is for experienced surfers only. Beginners, stay on the sand. The conditions look excellent for a proper session.
After that, it drops off fast. The first week of August sees much smaller swell and weaker energy, with a little cross-onshore wind making things choppy. By the 3rd and 4th, the energy is down to 233 (weak) and the swell is just 0.5m (2ft). Not worth the paddle.
So, your best bet is the end of July and the very start of August. The 1st of August is the one to aim for—big, clean, and powerful. If you’re keen and experienced, that’s your day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 284 | 306 | 492 | 532 | 375 | 492 | 418 | 412 | 790 | 683 | 663 | 543 | 541 | 414 | 647 | 548 | 420 | 834 | 716 | 609 | 694 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:08PM1.48m | 3:29AM0.96m | 4:02PM1.50m | 5:31AM0.87m | 5:00PM1.52m | 7:34AM0.91m | 5:56PM1.56m | 8:36AM0.99m | 6:46PM1.62m | 9:08AM1.05m | 7:29PM1.69m | 9:32AM1.10m | 8:07PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:09AM0.38m | 9:58PM0.54m | 8:46AM0.57m | 11:39PM0.43m | 9:33AM0.73m | 00:56AM0.29m | 10:45AM0.84m | 1:47AM0.16m | 12:03PM0.88m | 2:25AM0.05m | 1:02PM0.86m | 2:58AM-0.03m | 1:47PM0.80m | 3:28AM-0.09m | |||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
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mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 254 | 206 | 492 | 532 | 375 | 492 | 418 | 412 | 790 | 683 | 663 | 543 | 440 | 414 | 365 | 289 | 243 | 834 | 716 | 609 | 694 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | S 14 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | SW 26 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 21 | SW 21 | W 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 284 | 306 | 98 | 62 | 80 | 38 | 30 | 175 | 21 | 40 | 105 | 76 | 74 | 54 | 647 | 548 | 45 | 227 | 151 | 172 | 119 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 14 | W 14 | SW 12 | WSW 21 | S 15 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 24 | SW 24 | W 6 | W 7 | SW 21 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 5 | 40 | 35 | 66 | 44 | 68 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 49 | 49 | 541 | 271 | 41 | 47 | 420 | 33 | 44 | 31 | 34 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 15 | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 134 | 57 | 12 |
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