Surf Forecasts:
Ormond Beach Pier surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with 65 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 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ormond Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell ya, it’s been a quiet stretch here at Ormond Beach Pier. Right now, we’re looking at a long, slow run of tiny surf. The good news is that the water is sitting at a warm 85°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.
For the first week and a half, from Saturday the 22nd of August right through to the end of the month, it’s pretty grim. We’re talking knee-high dribble at best, with swell heights barely scraping 1ft to 2ft, and the combined wave energy is weak, sitting in the teens, twenties, and thirties. A few mornings, like Sunday the 23rd, Monday the 24th, and Tuesday the 25th, will see some light offshore or glassy conditions, which will make the surface look clean—but there’s just no grunt in the water to push a proper wave. The swell is mostly short-period stuff under 9 seconds, so it’s all windswell and no push. Honestly, it’s a skunked period. You’d be better off sunbaking or checking the kites, because the session is just not happening.
Things start to show a tiny pulse of life as we move into the first days of September. On Tuesday the 1st of September, the afternoon shows a slight bump: 2ft from the east, period up to 8 seconds, with a light SSE cross-off breeze. The report says the waves are surfable but ordinary. The energy is still weak at 50, so it’s not a standout, but it’s at least a paddle.
Then, Wednesday morning the 2nd of September is the only real highlight in the whole 16-day window. The swell pushes to 2ft from the east, with a period of 11 seconds—that’s a proper groundswell pulse. The combined energy jumps to 127 (moderate), and the wind is light offshore from the WSW, making it glassy clean. That’s your best shot. The break is a beach/pier setup, so with that long period, it might be a bit straight and sectiony, but for a flat spell, it’s a welcome change. Keep in mind it’s small enough for beginners, but the long period will mean longer lulls between sets.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From Thursday the 3rd of September onward, the swell drops again, the wind swings onshore from the northeast, and the energy numbers fall back into the teens and twenties. By the second weekend, we’re looking at 1ft junk with fresh onshore wind and even a risk of thunderstorms. Not worth your time.
So, if you’re hanging for a wave, circle Wednesday morning the 2nd of September. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only pulse on offer.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
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14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 22 | 11 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 9 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 24 | 22 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:51PM1.24m | 5:03AM0.96m | 5:41PM1.28m | 5:53AM1.01m | 6:26PM1.34m | 6:38AM1.07m | 7:06PM1.38m | 7:19AM1.14m | 7:44PM1.41m | 7:58AM1.21m | 8:21PM1.43m | 8:37AM1.29m | 8:57PM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:20PM0.33m | 11:02AM0.22m | 00:08AM0.29m | 11:51AM0.19m | 00:50AM0.24m | 12:37PM0.14m | 1:27AM0.19m | 1:19PM0.10m | 2:03AM0.14m | 2:00PM0.07m | 2:36AM0.10m | 2:41PM0.05m | 3:09AM0.07m | |||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 32 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 4 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | E 12 | SE 4 | E 11 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 4 |
14 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 22 | 2 | 24 | 4 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 26 | 24 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 9 | ESE 5 | E 12 | E 12 | E 8 | E 5 | E 11 | ESE 5 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 4 | E 17 | E 10 | ESE 4 | ENE 14 | E 9 | ESE 5 | ENE 12 | E 8 |
4 | 13 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 15 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | E 16 | E 15 | — | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | — | ENE 12 |
— | 14 | 13 | — | 11 | 11 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | 18 | 16 | — | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | — | SE 5 | WSW 2 | — | SE 4 | SW 3 | — | SE 4 | SSW 2 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 | SW 3 | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 |
3 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 7 | 11 | — | 7 | 1 | — | 8 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 599 | 220 | 309 | 29 | 4 | 309 | 207 | 59 | 59 | 665 | 59 | 309 | 129 | 112 | 156 | 1148 | 4 | 4 | 1189 | 75 |
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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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