Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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+) | 5AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| 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
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the next couple of weeks for Ocean Beach Pier. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but hang tight, there are some moments worth paddling out for.
So, the first week and a half? Honestly, pretty quiet. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions. The swell is there, but it’s not got any grunt. From the start on Friday, August 14th, we’re looking at a clean 2ft southwest swell, but it’s reading as poor surf. The combined energy is weak at 485, and while the wind is light and offshore, the waves just don’t have any push. This frustrating pattern sticks around. Saturday and Sunday bring a little more size, up to 3ft and 4ft, but the wind swings cross-onshore, chopping everything up. The energy ticks up a bit, but the quality is still poor. Monday through the following Friday, August 21st, it’s all small – 2ft to 3ft – with light winds, but the swell is gutless and the reports keep saying “poor” or “marginal.” It’s a real grind.
Then, we get a little glimmer on Saturday, August 22nd, with a 2ft southwest swell and a nice 18-second period, but the energy is still low at 338. Still, a long period like that on a beach-and-reef setup can be tricky – it might be too straight, but a long lull between sets makes paddling out easier. The next few days are more of the same, small and marginal.
But hold onto your board, because around Thursday, August 27th, things finally start to wake up. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SSW, and the combined energy goes strong to 1329. The wind is light and cross-onshore, but the waves are getting some size. This is still a “marginal” call, but it’s the first real sign of life. The highlight window is really Friday, August 28th. We’re looking at 7ft of southwest swell, with a solid moderate energy of 1828. The wind is light and offshore, so it’ll be clean. Now, 7ft is pushing into expert territory – this isn’t for beginners. The period is 14 seconds, a solid groundswell, which should give you some good shape. This is the standout of the outlook. It’s a bit of a wait, but if you’re up for it, that Friday morning looks like the best option on offer.
Saturday, August 29th, the swell drops back to 6ft, but the energy is still moderate at 787. The wind is offshore again, so it’ll be a good follow-up day, but the main event is definitely Friday.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 263 | 255 | 742 | 432 | 560 | 546 | 444 | 350 | 350 | 297 | 248 | 234 | 208 | 133 | 255 | 287 | 291 | 217 | 211 | 211 | 153 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 2:42PM1.44m | 4:01PM1.41m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:10AM0.76m | 10:58PM0.45m | 00:31AM0.34m | |||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 15 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 206 | 206 | 742 | 432 | 560 | 546 | 444 | 350 | 350 | 297 | 248 | 89 | 115 | 105 | 255 | 72 | 291 | 217 | 211 | 211 | 153 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | S 11 | W 5 | W 6 | S 10 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | W 8 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 263 | 255 | 26 | 109 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 8 | 41 | 52 | 54 | 234 | 208 | 108 | 90 | 287 | 64 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | W 7 | S 11 | W 11 | S 10 | S 10 | W 11 | S 10 | S 10 | W 10 | S 9 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 20 | W 14 | W 14 | SW 19 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 16 | 38 | 9 | 21 | 10 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 82 | 133 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 15 | 57 | 16 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 7 | — | W 4 | W 5 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 10 | — | 6 | 12 | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 0 |
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