Santa Monica Pier surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, S swell with 577 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Monica Pier over the next 16 days.
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