Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach Pier surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, S swell with 1,149 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the outlook is a bit of a struggle for the first week. The swell is around, but the winds are just not playing ball. We’ve got a lot of onshore and cross-onshore breezes messing up what could be decent waves. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance to get excited comes on Saturday, 18 July at Ocean Beach Pier (San Diego). The morning’s looking like the pick of the bunch. We’ve got a SSW swell coming in at 5 ft with a 15-second period, which is a nice long-period groundswell. The combined energy is strong (1233), so there’s plenty of push. The wind is light and onshore, but it’s light, so it’s not going to trash it completely. This is a consistent beach and reef setup, so it breaks often, but keep in mind, crowds are likely here. With that size, it’s getting into the intermediate zone, not ideal for beginners.
After that, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The following week has some potential, but it’s further out so less certain. Saturday, 25 July shows a SSW swell again, around 4 ft to 4 ft in the morning and afternoon, with a 14-second period. The combined energy is strong (1211 in the morning). Winds are light cross-onshore, which is better than full onshore, but still not perfect. It’s another promising but not guaranteed day.
The Sunday, 26 July morning also has a SW swell of 3 ft with a very long 19-second period, and strong combined energy (1025). Light onshore wind again. That long period stuff is best on a point or reef, but at Ocean Beach Pier, a beach and reef setup, it might still produce some clean lines if the tide plays nice.
To be honest, the standout is that Saturday 18 July morning. The swell is the biggest, the period is good, and the wind is at its most manageable. It’s the one to circle on the calendar. For the rest of the time, it’s a lot of small, wind-affected surf. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | W 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | S 17 | S 15 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 288 | 362 | 367 | 318 | 277 | 140 | 183 | 136 | 154 | 249 | 150 | 130 | 171 | 203 | 154 | 129 | 181 | 102 | 559 | 1010 | 806 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:21AM1.14m | 8:13PM2.12m | 10:04AM1.21m | 9:03PM2.18m | 10:45AM1.27m | 9:52PM2.17m | 11:26AM1.33m | 10:39PM2.08m | 12:07PM1.38m | 11:26PM1.92m | 12:49PM1.42m | 00:14AM1.69m | 1:32PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:53AM-0.34m | 1:48PM0.68m | 3:38AM-0.45m | 2:43PM0.62m | 4:22AM-0.49m | 3:35PM0.56m | 5:04AM-0.46m | 4:27PM0.52m | 5:44AM-0.37m | 5:19PM0.50m | 6:22AM-0.22m | 6:14PM0.52m | 6:59AM-0.04m | 7:16PM0.55m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | S 17 | S 15 | S 13 |
| kJ | 288 | 362 | 367 | 318 | 277 | 140 | 183 | 136 | 57 | 113 | 31 | 51 | 51 | 134 | 154 | 96 | 86 | 66 | 559 | 1010 | 806 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 21 | S 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | WSW 17 | WSW 18 |
| kJ | 22 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 101 | 133 | 93 | 52 | 249 | 77 | 56 | 171 | 203 | 121 | 106 | 103 | 102 | 48 | 202 | 216 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | W 24 | SW 21 | WSW 21 | W 15 | SW 19 | WNW 10 | W 15 | SW 18 | W 4 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 17 | WSW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 60 | 11 | 18 | 45 | 4 | 96 | 18 | 19 | 154 | 6 | 150 | 130 | 56 | 36 | 27 | 129 | 181 | 91 | 80 | 21 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | 17 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 |
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