Surf Forecasts:
Ormond Beach Pier surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SE swell with 137 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 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM. 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ormond Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and let’s talk about what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. I’ll level with you right now – it’s a pretty grim stretch for paddle surfing. We’re looking at a long, quiet run with only a tiny flicker of something half-decent way down the line.
The whole 16-day window is dominated by tiny, weak swell and a lot of onshore or cross-shore wind. There’s a massive gap of nothing really worth paddling out for, day after day. The one and only spot worth mentioning is Ormond Beach Pier.
For the first week and a half, from now through the end of August, it’s just flat and messy. We’re talking wave heights barely above 0.7 ft to 1 ft, with combined wave energy stuck in the weak range, often below 100 (like 32 or 29). The odd morning might have a glassy or clean look when the wind is light from the southwest, but the swell is just too small to do anything with. You’ll see a few days with a bit of a longer period swell (12 to 13 seconds) but the height is still a paltry 0.7 ft to 1.0 ft. It’s a tease.
Now, the only thing that catches my eye is Thursday, August 27th. The afternoon session sees a bump in the swell. The summary swell height pushes up to 4 ft from the ESE, with a period of 12 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a strong 622. The wind turns offshore from the southwest at 12 mph, which should keep it clean. That’s the one standout in the whole forecast. It’s still a week and a half away, so don’t put all your eggs in that basket, but it’s the only time the numbers look like they’ll line up for a proper surf. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
After that, it’s back to tiny, choppy slop, with more onshore winds from the northeast and east-northeast for the rest of the first week of September. The swell energy stays weak, and the wave heights drop back to 1.0 ft to 2 ft. The period is long (11 to 13 seconds) but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, ruining any chance of a clean face.
Honestly, for anyone who just wants to get wet, it’s a tough outlook. The only real window is that Thursday afternoon on the 27th. Set your alarm and hope the forecast holds.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 13 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 |
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33 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 25 | 11 | 11 | 24 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:18AM1.06m | 2:01PM1.25m | 2:12AM0.98m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:25AM0.16m | 8:24PM0.30m | 8:17AM0.21m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
8:00 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 8 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 16 | — | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 33 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 25 |
Feels °C | 35 | 35 | 35 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 12 | SE 4 |
33 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 24 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | E 5 | SSE 4 | E 15 | E 15 | E 8 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 11 |
— | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 5 | — | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 7 | N 3 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | W 3 | — | SE 3 | NNW 2 | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SSE 5 | — | ESE 4 | SSE 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 25 | 35 | — | 7 | 20 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 59 | 495 | 599 | 659 | 1494 | 1490 | 599 | 1929 | 1490 | 596 | 60 | 964 | 152 | 158 | 5 | 112 | 1391 | 5 |
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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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