Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, S swell with 2,167 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ocean Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
Hey crew, it’s Rusty. Let’s break down Ocean Beach for the next 16 days. It’s a slow starter, but there’s some raw power coming down the line.
The first couple of days are flat and weak. Monday and Tuesday are small with funky wind. Wednesday morning gives you a tiny 0.5ft easterly with light offshore wind, but it’s barely a ripple. Thursday morning shows a little more life with a 0.7ft ESE swell and a 15-second period, but the energy is still low. The real change is Thursday afternoon: a 0.9ft ESE groundswell with a 16-second period and clean offshore wind. Combined energy is 415 (moderate). That’s the first decent sign.
The best window is Friday morning through Saturday morning. Friday morning is the peak. You’ve got a 6ft ESE groundswell, a 16-second period, and light offshore wind from the west. The water is a bit colder than normal at 55°, about 2° cooler than usual for this time of year. The combined energy is strong at 1546. This is proper, powerful surf for experienced surfers. Saturday morning holds similar quality with 5ft from the ESE and a light cross-offshore breeze. Saturday afternoon goes glassy with 5ft waves, a touch smaller but clean.
After that, Sunday and Monday ease off a bit. Monday morning on the 20th of July brings a solid 8ft S swell with a short 10-second period and light offshore wind. The combined energy is very strong at 2798, but the short period makes it a bit messy and powerful – expert-only.
The following week is a mixed bag. Wednesday the 22nd is glassy at dawn with 5ft SE swell, but the wind turns onshore later. The 25th of July has another potential moment: Saturday morning is glassy with a 7ft SSE swell, though the period is short at 8 seconds. Combined energy is moderate (696). It’s fat and fun, but not as clean as the earlier window. The final days get choppy with onshore wind and rain.
Bottom line: Friday, July 17th, morning at Ocean Beach (San Francisco) is the standout. The 6ft ESE groundswell with light offshore wind and long period will give you clean, powerful sets. It’s for experienced surfers, and crowds are possible. Saturday morning is a solid backup. Monday the 20th is for the brave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 13 | SSW 12 | NE 5 | ESE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSW 17 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 92 | 119 | 46 | 19 | 33 | 64 | 64 | 57 | 228 | 376 | 926 | 1397 | 1691 | 1292 | 1057 | 895 | 680 | 451 | 493 | 1026 | 1308 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:07PM1.64m | 4:33AM1.53m | 5:05PM1.69m | 5:32AM1.55m | 6:03PM1.71m | 6:29AM1.56m | 7:00PM1.72m | 7:26AM1.56m | 7:55PM1.70m | 8:23AM1.54m | 8:50PM1.66m | 9:18AM1.51m | 9:43PM1.59m | 10:12AM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:26PM0.08m | 10:45AM0.02m | 11:26PM0.04m | 11:44AM-0.01m | 00:26AM0.01m | 12:43PM-0.02m | 1:23AM-0.00m | 1:40PM-0.02m | 2:20AM-0.00m | 2:36PM0.01m | 3:14AM0.02m | 3:31PM0.05m | 4:06AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 |
 | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | 5:09 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 13 | SSW 12 | NE 5 | NE 6 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | S 14 | S 12 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 90 | 119 | 46 | 19 | 18 | 64 | 64 | 57 | 228 | 376 | 926 | 1397 | 1691 | 1254 | 1057 | 895 | 680 | 451 | 335 | 730 | 784 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 5 | NE 4 | ESE 10 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 7 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | ESE 12 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 92 | 43 | 26 | 19 | 33 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 12 | 29 | 10 | 42 | 1527 | 1292 | 379 | 145 | 71 | 235 | 493 | 255 | 522 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 10 | SSW 9 | ESE 12 | S 9 | S 20 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 10 | S 9 | SSW 15 | — | — | SW 20 | SSW 11 | S 22 | S 21 | SSW 22 | SSW 16 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 19 | 17 | 30 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 23 | — | — | 15 | 50 | 367 | 314 | 91 | 266 | 184 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 3 | — | NNE 5 | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | SW 5 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | S 6 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 31 | 41 | 4 | 1 | — | 7 | — | 2 | 6 | 12 | 84 | — | — | — | — | 166 | 206 | 282 | 1026 | 1308 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 49 | 54 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 34 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Ocean Beach 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 can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ocean Beach 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) 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).
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