
Surf Forecasts:
Ormond Beach Pier surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with 35 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ormond Beach Pier this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ormond Beach Pier in the next 16 days are 0.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ormond Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get straight to it for the Ormond Beach Pier stretch. We've got a 16-day window, and I'm telling you, it's looking pretty flat for a while. We've got some tiny, weak waves pushing in, but it's a long run of poor surf conditions.
Right from the start on Wednesday the 29th, it's tiny. We're talking ankle-deep slop, about 1 foot from the east, with a combined energy of just 15 (weak). Morning has a cross-off breeze, afternoon is offshore and clean, but there's just no swell. That sets the tone for the next week and a half. From Wednesday the 29th all the way through to Thursday the 7th of August, it's a solid run of flat to knee-high slop. You'll see small 0.5 to 1.5 feet waves, but the energy readings are in the weak to low-moderate range—mostly in the teens and thirties. The period on these swells is often short, around 6 to 9 seconds, which means weak, crumbly waves. Winds are often offshore or light, which keeps the surface clean, but it's just not enough to get excited about. On Friday the 7th of August morning, the swell does bump up to about 3 feet from the ESE with a combined energy of 135 (moderate), but that's coming in with a cross-onshore wind, making it messy. Take a look at the morning of August 7th: 3 feet on the face, but it's short period (7 seconds) and a light cross-onshore breeze means it's going to be lumpy and unappealing. Paddling out might be easy because of the short period, but the shape won't be there. That's the closest we get to a "standout," and it's a real stretch to call it that.
Then we hit a rough patch. Saturday the 8th of August morning is a write-off with a howling 37 mph north wind and cross-on conditions. Blown out is an understatement. The afternoon switches to a heavy rain, 37 mph west-northwest cross-off... the water will be a mess but at least the wind is helping the surface. The swell is still just 2 feet with a combined energy of 45 (weak).
Heading into the second week, from Sunday the 9th of August to Thursday the 13th, the pattern holds steady: small, weak swells from the ESE, mostly 1 to 2 feet, with weak energy (16 to 47). Winds fluctuate between light offshore and light cross-shore, keeping it clean for the most part, but the waves just aren't there. The period stays short, 6 to 8 seconds, so no real power behind anything.
Honestly, if you're driving down to Ormond Beach Pier right now, you're better off with a longboard and low expectations, or maybe just a towel. The consistent theme here is poor surf conditions. It's a summer flat spell. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a stretch for swimmers and sunbathers, not surfers.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 23 | 34 | 35 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:16PM1.35m | 8:28AM1.02m | 8:52PM1.36m | 9:06AM1.06m | 9:27PM1.35m | 9:43AM1.11m | 10:03PM1.32m | 10:22AM1.15m | 10:39PM1.28m | 11:03AM1.19m | 11:17PM1.22m | 11:48AM1.23m | 11:59PM1.16m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:40AM0.07m | 2:24PM-0.00m | 3:14AM0.05m | 3:03PM-0.01m | 3:47AM0.03m | 3:43PM0.00m | 4:21AM0.02m | 4:24PM0.02m | 4:54AM0.01m | 5:08PM0.06m | 5:31AM-0.00m | 5:57PM0.10m | |||||||
— | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
8:17 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 36 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 35 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 23 | 34 | 35 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | E 9 | — | NE 5 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | NE 6 | — | E 10 | S 5 | — | E 10 | NE 5 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 607 | 590 | 553 | 634 | 489 | 612 | 844 | 495 | 495 | 1319 | 1249 | 59 | 131 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 471 | 963 |
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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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