Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SW swell with 340 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8AM. 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 (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board and let’s talk about what’s ahead for Ocean Beach Pier. To be honest, it’s looking pretty bleak for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak swell with nowhere near enough energy to get the blood pumping. You’re gonna want to keep your expectations low.
Right now, into Monday and Tuesday, there’s a bit of ankle to knee-high slop but the wind is all wrong – coming onshore and cross-onshore, leaving things choppy and messy. The energy is super weak, measuring around 337 on Monday morning and dropping. It’s a total closeout zone with nothing worth getting wet for.
The whole first week is a write-off. We’re looking at a solid stretch of nothing from now through the following weekend. The swell stays small, between 1ft and 3ft, with periods mostly in the 13 to 17 second range, but that doesn't help when there's just no height. The wind keeps flipping between onshore and cross-onshore, and the energy readings stay low, mostly in the 200s and 300s. Paddling out for that is just a waste of energy.
We finally see a bit of a pulse late in the month, but we’re talking two weeks out, so take it with a grain of salt. The morning of the 29th shows a little bump in energy, reading 541, with the swell picking up slightly to 3ft. There’s still a cross-onshore breeze, but it’s light. It’s promising, but not a guarantee.
Then, the 30th is potentially the one glimmer of hope. We’ve got a morning with light cross-shore winds and a touch more size, coming in around 3ft. The energy is building to 518, and it feels like the ocean is finally starting to wake up. The wind is light, which should keep things a bit cleaner. The afternoon looks even more interesting with the swell up to 3ft and energy pushing 543. It’s still marginal, but this is the most rideable we’ve seen all window. Be prepared for it to be inconsistent.
To be straight with you, there are better places to spend your time. This is a beach and reef setup, and with such weak swell, the focus is on quality over quantity, and right now, quality is missing. For anyone just starting out, there’s nothing here. It’s flat and messy. Keep your eyes on that last weekend of August and into September for the only real potential we’ve got.
That’s the long and short of it. The ocean has been quiet, but it feels like it’s starting to stir.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
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297 | 245 | 231 | 211 | 135 | 258 | 291 | 291 | 217 | 211 | 211 | 153 | 140 | 114 | 114 | 84 | 142 | 191 | 171 | 154 | 233 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:07PM1.56m | 1:35AM1.09m | 1:48PM1.50m | 3:06AM0.90m | 2:42PM1.44m | 4:01PM1.41m | 8:36AM1.01m | 5:25PM1.44m | 8:33AM1.09m | 6:27PM1.53m | 8:44AM1.15m | 7:14PM1.64m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:45PM0.44m | 6:55AM0.58m | 9:05PM0.48m | 7:10AM0.76m | 10:58PM0.45m | 00:31AM0.34m | 10:06AM1.00m | 1:23AM0.21m | 12:09PM0.96m | 2:00AM0.11m | 1:04PM0.87m | 2:30AM0.03m | |||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
297 | 245 | 43 | 52 | 54 | 52 | 59 | 291 | 217 | 211 | 211 | 153 | 140 | 114 | 114 | 51 | 142 | 191 | 114 | 154 | 233 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 10 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
32 | 8 | 231 | 211 | 109 | 258 | 291 | 51 | 39 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 52 | 56 | 32 | 171 | 154 | 155 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | S 10 | W 10 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 20 | S 8 | W 14 | SW 19 | W 13 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | SW 19 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 |
8 | 8 | 7 | 83 | 135 | 15 | 16 | 1 | 15 | 57 | 13 | 27 | 82 | 73 | 23 | 84 | 9 | 94 | 32 | 31 | 46 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 134 | 219 | 0 | 134 | 219 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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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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