Surf Forecasts:
Ormond Beach Pier surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 4s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, SE swell with 83 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 4s period with SE 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 4s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 4s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ormond Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. To be honest, looking at the next two weeks, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell on our hands. The first few days are going to be a real struggle to find anything worthwhile, with a long stretch of small, weak surf and not much on offer. We’ll have to wait until the very end of the forecast period before there’s a glimmer of something surfable.
The first real chance of a wave comes around Thursday, September 3rd, but even then, it’s marginal. Let’s break it down.
For the first couple of weeks, from August 20th right through to the start of September, it’s a desert. Small swell, mostly under 1 ft, and the energy is just not there. The combined swell energy is pitiful, barely cracking 20-30 (weak energy). It’s just not worth the paddle. Winds are a mixed bag, but there’s nothing to push that energy into shape.
The only spot we’ve got info on is Ormond Beach Pier. The water temperature is sitting at 86°, which is about normal for this time of year, so the water feels fine.
Now, the first real sign of life shows up on Thursday, September 3rd, in the morning. We’ve got a little 2 ft swell coming from the E at 10 seconds, with a bit more energy behind it (wind energy 94). The wind is light from the SSE, blowing cross-offshore, which will keep things clean. It’s still only poor surf conditions, but it’s surfable. Don’t get excited, it’s tiny and weak, but it’s the best we’ve seen.
Then on Friday, September 4th, the morning looks a touch better. The swell picks up to 3 ft from the NE, still short period at 8 seconds, but the energy is finally moderate (combined energy 109). The wind is light from the S, cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean again. This is our best shot. It’s not a classic, but it’s something to get wet on.
That Friday morning, September 4th, is the stand-out window. A small, clean, surfable wave at Ormond Beach Pier. It’s not big, it’s not powerful, but after two weeks of nothing, this is the one. Crowds are often around here, so expect some company. It’s a beach/pier set-up, so with such a short period, it’ll be a bit crumbly, but it’s the best we’ve got.
So, hang tight. The first real chance to get out is on Thursday or Friday of the week after next. It’s not a world-beater, but it’s something.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
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 kJ | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:57PM1.22m | 3:09AM0.94m | 3:56PM1.22m | 4:08AM0.94m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:25PM0.34m | 9:12AM0.24m | 10:25PM0.35m | 10:09AM0.24m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 32 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 12 | E 11 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ESE 3 | — | E 15 | E 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 3 | E 9 | ESE 5 | E 12 | E 8 | ESE 4 | E 8 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 4 | — | E 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 20 | 3 | — | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 15 | — | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | E 16 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 13 | — | 11 | 11 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 5 | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | — | SE 3 | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | SE 5 | SW 3 | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 3 | SSE 4 | SW 3 | ESE 4 | SSW 3 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 495 | 1531 | 1103 | 1929 | 410 | 489 | 129 | 59 | 489 | 59 | 60 | 612 | 844 | 59 | 59 | 665 | 59 | 489 | 1103 | 60 |
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