Surf Forecasts:
Ormond Beach Pier surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SE swell with 82 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ormond Beach Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Ormond Beach Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ormond Beach Pier in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ormond Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 35°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 |
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12 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 82 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:11PM1.48m | 10:37AM1.40m | 10:57PM1.38m | 11:26AM1.38m | 11:42PM1.26m | 12:16PM1.34m | 00:29AM1.16m | 1:07PM1.30m | 1:18AM1.06m | 2:01PM1.25m | 2:12AM0.98m | 2:57PM1.22m | 3:09AM0.94m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:26AM-0.10m | 4:46PM-0.05m | 5:09AM-0.05m | 5:38PM0.05m | 5:53AM0.01m | 6:30PM0.14m | 6:38AM0.09m | 7:25PM0.23m | 7:25AM0.16m | 8:24PM0.30m | 8:17AM0.21m | 9:25PM0.34m | |||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
8:05 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 28 | 32 | 35 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 30 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 37 | 30 | 35 | 38 | 28 | 35 | 36 | 26 | 32 | 34 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
12 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 14 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | ESE 4 | NE 11 | ESE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 9 | N 9 | — | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | N 3 | NE 6 | SE 3 | SE 4 |
6 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 11 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 12 | — | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SE 4 | — | — | ESE 4 | — | NE 7 | E 6 |
— | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — |
2 | — | 4 | 13 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 82 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 880 | 471 | 1929 | 471 | 59 | 1580 | 59 | 471 | 471 | 60 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 495 | 309 | 495 | 607 | 533 |
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Information about the Ormond Beach Pier Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ormond 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 Ormond Beach Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ormond 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 (Ormond 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 Ormond 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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