Santa Monica Pier surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 339 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Santa Monica Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Santa Monica Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Monica Pier in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Monica Pier over the next 16 days.
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