Ormond Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.21° N 80.99° W

Ormond Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ormond Beach Pier sea temperature is
29.1° C
0.2° 

Ormond Beach Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ormond Beach Pier surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, SE swell with 123 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with E 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 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ormond Beach Pier in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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 TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 18th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 18th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 19th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ormond Beach Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s happening on the surf front for our little stretch of coast here at Ormond Beach Pier. I gotta be straight with you—this is one of those outlooks where you might want to keep the board in the car for a while. We’re looking at a long, quiet run with very little to get excited about for the next week and a half, but there’s a little glimmer of hope way out there in the second week.

So here’s the deal: right from this morning, Friday the 14th, it’s flat. Real flat. Tiny little 0.2m to 0.3m ESE swell with a short, weak period around 7 to 8 seconds, and combined energy barely registering (11 to 14). The water’s a warm 84.4°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only nice thing. The wind is either glassy or light, but there’s just no energy to work with. The morning was glassy calm, but the afternoon went to a cross-shore chop with that SE breeze kicking up to 12.4 mph. Surfable? Barely. Fun? Nah.

Saturday the 15th is more of the same—tiny 0.2m to 0.3m mush, with a little clean window in the morning when the wind is light and cross-off from the SSE. But the swell is just too weak, and by afternoon it gets messy again with a 15.5 mph side wind. Sunday the 16th offers a glassy morning, but we’re still looking at pathetic 0.4m waves with a weak period. The energy is still low (29 to 32). It’s not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate for a float.

Monday the 17th through to Wednesday the 19th keeps the same tune—tiny swell, mostly in the 0.3m to 0.4m range, with a period hovering around 8 seconds. The wind is light and offshore on a few mornings, which keeps it clean, but the combined energy stays weak, mostly in the 20s and 30s. On Wednesday the 19th afternoon we finally see a slight bump—0.9m from the SE, period up to 9 seconds, and the energy jumps to 154. That’s moderate but still pretty ordinary. The wind goes cross-shore at 12.4 mph, so it’s choppy and messy. Not a standout by any stretch.

From Thursday the 20th through to Wednesday the 26th, it’s a real slog. Swell stays between 0.2m and 0.4m, period mostly 8 seconds, direction shifting from ESE to E. Winds are light offshore some mornings, giving clean conditions, but the swell is just anemic. The afternoons get chewed up by sea breezes. A couple of days have storm risks and onshore winds, which is just adding insult to injury. The combined energy stays under 40 most of the time. This is a proper lull, stretching over a week with nothing to recommend.

Now, if you’re patient, there’s something worth watching for the tail end of the outlook. Things start to stir on Thursday the 27th. We get a 0.4m to 0.5m E swell, but the period jumps to 13 seconds—that’s a long-period groundswell, which brings more shape and energy. The combined energy hits 66 in the morning and 105 in the afternoon. The wind is light and offshore in the morning, then cross-off in the afternoon, so it stays clean. The setup is a beach/pier, and with a long-period swell like that, it can be a bit straight and wonky on a beach break, but with the offshore wind it should still offer some better shaped waves. It’s not a full-on standout, but it’s the first sign of life.

Friday the 28th looks a little better. Swell builds to 0.8m to 0.9m from the E, period around 11 to 12 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 160 and then 217 in the afternoon. That’s moderate energy now. Wind is cross-off from the WSW at 9.3 mph, keeping it clean. The waves will be bigger and more lined up. Still, it’s a beach break, and 0.9m with 12 seconds isn’t epic, but it’s the most surfable we’ve seen in two weeks. It’s better for intermediate surfers—0.9m is just under 1.5m, so it’s fine for most.

And then, Saturday the 29th—this is the one. This is your

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 35°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:48AM1.39m
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
3:55PM-0.12m
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
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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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