
Surf Forecasts:
Ormond Beach Pier surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 135 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NE 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ormond Beach Pier in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ormond Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna be straight with you – this 16-day outlook for Ormond Beach Pier is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple worth getting wet for. The first real chance to even think about a surf comes right at the start, but it’s not much to write home about. There’s a big gap of nothing before we see any glimmer of hope.
Saturday 5th September kicks things off, but it’s a write-off. Tiny swell around 1ft from the east, with a short period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is a weak 20. On top of that, there’s a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-offshore wind. It’s just poor. The water temperature is sitting at 81°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – about 2°F off the mark. Not a shocker, but you’ll notice it.
We roll through the next few days, and it’s the same story. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday – all poor. Tiny waves, weak energy, and the wind is mostly cross or onshore, messing up what little surface there is. The swell doesn’t crack 2ft until Tuesday morning 8th September, when we get a glassy 2ft from the northeast (7 seconds). Combined energy is still only 49. It’s surfable, but just barely.
Wednesday 9th September sees the biggest swell of the whole period so far, hitting 3ft from the northeast with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy finally climbs to 114, which is moderate wave energy. But the wind is onshore in the morning and cross-onshore in the afternoon, so it’s choppy and messy. Still, a 3ft wave is better than nothing, but it’s not clean.
Thursday 10th September morning offers a brief moment of hope. Glassy conditions, 2ft from the east-northeast (7 seconds), combined energy 58. The surf report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s the best we’ve seen, but that’s not saying much. The afternoon dies again with onshore wind.
From Friday 11th September right through to Saturday 19th September, it’s a dead zone. Swell stays tiny, mostly under 2ft, with weak energy and poor conditions. Winds are cross or onshore, and there’s no real energy to work with. The period is short, so the waves are weak and crumbly.
Then, Sunday 20th September morning gives us a flicker. Glassy conditions again, 3ft from the east-northeast (7 seconds), combined energy 56. The report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s the standout of the whole outlook, but that’s a low bar. The afternoon turns choppy again.
To be honest, this is a tough stretch for Ormond Beach Pier. The spot is a beach/pier break, fairly consistent, exposed to the east-northeast, and it’s an intermediate wave. The optimum swell direction is from the northeast. The problem is, the swell is too small and the wind is too often on the wrong side. If you’re a kite surfer, the stronger afternoon breezes with a bit of chop might be more interesting than paddle surfing. But for the rest of us, it’s a waiting game. The good news is, this area tends to turn around, and forecasts can change. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | 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 8 | E 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 32 | 135 | 114 | 76 | 56 | 35 | 18 | 12 | 84 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:30PM1.46m | 3:49AM1.12m | 4:39PM1.50m | 5:00AM1.18m | 5:41PM1.54m | 6:03AM1.28m | 6:38PM1.58m | 6:59AM1.38m | 7:29PM1.59m | 7:51AM1.47m | 8:17PM1.57m | 8:39AM1.53m | 9:02PM1.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:01PM0.27m | 9:56AM0.12m | 11:08PM0.23m | 11:06AM0.08m | 00:06AM0.16m | 12:10PM0.03m | 00:58AM0.09m | 1:07PM-0.01m | 1:45AM0.03m | 2:00PM-0.02m | 2:29AM0.00m | 2:51PM-0.01m | 3:11AM0.00m | |||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 |
Feels °C | 35 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | E 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 |
10 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 32 | 135 | 114 | 76 | 56 | 35 | 18 | 12 | 22 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 7 | NE 7 | E 9 | NNE 4 | NE 6 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 |
— | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 6 | E 9 | NE 7 | NE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 9 | — | — | — | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 6 |
— | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 13 | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | — | ESE 5 | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | SW 3 | — | ESE 8 | — |
8 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 84 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 1103 | 39 | 495 | 495 | 495 | 495 | 497 | 492 | 4 | 624 | 492 | 29 | 492 | 0 | 0 | 471 | 4 | 59 | 495 |
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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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