Surf Forecasts:
Ormond Beach Pier surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, SE swell with 81 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 22nd 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 be straight with you – this run is a slow burn. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak surf ahead. The first week is basically a write-off, so don’t bother paddling out until we get into the second week. The water is sitting at 85°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so at least it’ll be a nice float.
The first real chance of anything worthwhile doesn’t show up until Saturday, September 5th. That morning, Ormond Beach Pier is looking like our best bet. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the ENE, with a clean 10s period. The wind is light and offshore from the SW, so expect smooth, clean lines. The combined energy is moderate (337), so there’s some actual push in the water. This is the standout window – it’s not huge, but it’s the best we’ve got. That afternoon, the wind swings cross-shore, so get your session in early. Crowds are often here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.
Then Sunday morning, September 6th, we see a drop-off. Swell is 4ft from the NE, still with a clean cross-off breeze from the WNW. The energy is moderate (209). It’s a solid follow-up session, but not as good as Saturday. The afternoon shifts to a cross-on wind and a risk of t-storms, so it’ll get messy.
Before that, on Friday, September 4th, the morning throws up a 3ft swell from the E with clean offshore wind, but the energy is weaker (168) and the quality is just ordinary. It’s an option for a desperate paddle, but nothing more.
The real talk: from now until the end of August, and the first few days of September, you’re looking at waves under 2ft. The wind is often cross or onshore, and the energy is pitiful. There’s a glassy morning on August 29th, but the swell is only 1ft – not enough to ride. It’s a solid week-plus of flatness. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 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 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
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 kJ | 14 | 81 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 9 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 24 | 22 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | off |
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 | 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 | 2:00PM0.07m | 2:36AM0.10m | 2:41PM0.05m | 3:09AM0.07m | |||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 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 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 35 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | SE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 12 | SE 4 | E 11 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 4 | SE 5 | E 8 | ESE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 9 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 24 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 9 | ESE 5 | E 12 | E 8 | ESE 5 | E 8 | E 11 | ESE 4 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 4 | E 17 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 14 | E 9 | ESE 4 | ENE 12 | E 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 4 | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | E 15 | — | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | — | ENE 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 11 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | 18 | 16 | — | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | — | — | ESE 3 | SW 3 | — | ESE 3 | SW 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SW 3 | — | SE 4 | — | SE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | 81 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | 7 | — | 10 | 12 | 19 | — | 6 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1249 | 207 | 59 | 309 | 1103 | 152 | 309 | 533 | 59 | 59 | 707 | 59 | 399 | 1580 | 60 | 156 | 607 | 4 | 29 | 103 | 0 |
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