
Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,200 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checking in with the local scoop for Ocean Beach Pier. Gotta be straight with you—this stretch is looking like a real mixed bag, but there’s a tiny window for something special if you’re sharp.
Right now, the water is sitting at a very unusual 75°F, which is about 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a big deal; feels like you’re swimming in a different season.
We’re starting off with a tough run. From Wednesday the 2nd right through to Friday the 4th, the conditions are just poor. Those morning light winds are onshore, and the swell's tiny, weak energy in the 379 to 944 range, with a short period swell that’s just not shaping up. There’s nothing worth paddling out for.
Then we get to Saturday the 5th. The morning is still a bit messy with some clouds and a light cross-onshore breeze, but the afternoon? That’s our one true standout. The wind drops to almost nothing—glassy—and a clean 5ft swell rolls in from the S at 14 seconds. The energy jumps up strong at 1318, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. That's the window. It’ll be a moderate sized, long period south swell, but with that glassy surface, Ocean Beach Pier could have some clean, lined-up waves. Keep in mind this break works best with a west swell, so the south direction might be a touch awkward, but the glass-off makes up for it. It can get crowded here often, so get in early.
Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th see the swell push up over 7ft, but the wind swings cross-onshore and the energy gets high and messy. Sunday morning is marginal, but the afternoon is just poor and choppy. It’s too big and blown out for the lineup to be any fun unless you’re a glutton for punishment.
After Tuesday the 8th, the swell drops right back down. From Wednesday the 9th all the way through to the end of the run on Thursday the 17th of September, it’s just small, weak, and mostly onshore. The energy falls to low, two-digit and three-digit values, and wave heights hover around 1ft to 5ft but with nothing clean or punchy. You’d be chasing whitewash at best.
So the bottom line: if you can make it for Saturday afternoon the 5th, that’s your shot. Otherwise, it’s a long dry spell of close to two weeks with nothing on offer. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though—this place can turn around quick.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 |
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212 | 215 | 230 | 186 | 366 | 516 | 603 | 596 | 560 | 701 | 818 | 1214 | 1576 | 1658 | 2093 | 1840 | 1528 | 1320 | 1080 | 753 | 441 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:54PM1.67m | 2:40AM0.91m | 1:54PM1.62m | 5:55AM0.91m | 3:26PM1.61m | 7:18AM1.05m | 5:02PM1.67m | 7:44AM1.18m | 6:16PM1.79m | 8:11AM1.30m | 7:14PM1.91m | 8:39AM1.43m | 8:03PM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:26PM0.33m | 6:29AM0.76m | 10:12PM0.28m | 6:50AM0.91m | 11:49PM0.15m | 10:22AM0.98m | 00:53AM-0.01m | 12:06PM0.86m | 1:40AM-0.13m | 1:09PM0.69m | 2:19AM-0.20m | 1:58PM0.51m | 2:54AM-0.20m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 6 | WNW 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 |
212 | 215 | 43 | 53 | 366 | 516 | 603 | 596 | 560 | 701 | 818 | 1214 | 1576 | 1658 | 2093 | 1840 | 1528 | 1320 | 1080 | 753 | 441 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | W 6 | WNW 6 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | — | WNW 12 | W 11 | — | W 11 | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
35 | 25 | 174 | 119 | 65 | 31 | 39 | 257 | 407 | 447 | 471 | 20 | — | 14 | 20 | — | 2 | — | 80 | 81 | 129 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 14 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | W 10 | SSW 13 |
132 | 165 | 230 | 186 | 75 | 96 | 148 | 67 | 64 | 60 | 29 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 2 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 37 | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 636 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 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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