Ocean Beach Pier Surf Report & Forecast

San Diego, California

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM America/Denver
Surf Quality: GOOD
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM
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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline

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🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
6
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
2.3
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
2.3ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
6s
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WIND GUSTS
6kt
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AIR TEMP
18°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1.2ft @
12s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
GOOD
Good surfing conditions. Sweet 2.3ft waves with mixed swell with very light winds Note: winds from E would be better.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

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Thursday

Apr 9
POOR1 excellent hours
🌊 1.0-2.5ft 💨 5-12kt 🌡️ 18-18°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
POOR
1.6ft9sSW9ktWNW11kt18°C19°C0mm
1:00 AM
POOR
1.8ft7sWSW8ktWNW9kt18°C19°C0mm
2:00 AM
POOR
1.9ft6sWSW7ktWNW8kt18°C19°C0mm
3:00 AM
GOOD
2.1ft5sW6ktWNW7kt18°C19°C0mm
4:00 AM
GOOD
2.2ft5sW6ktW7kt18°C19°C0mm
5:00 AM
GOOD
2.3ft6sW6ktW7kt18°C19°C0mm
6:00 AM
GOOD
2.5ft6sW6ktW7kt18°C18°C0mm
7:00 AM
GOOD
2.5ft6sW6ktW6kt18°C18°C0mm
8:00 AM
GOOD
2.4ft6sW5ktW6kt18°C18°C0mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.4ft6sW5ktW5kt18°C18°C0mm
10:00 AM
GOOD
2.3ft6sW6ktW6kt18°C18°C0mm
11:00 AM
GOOD
2.2ft6sW7ktW7kt18°C18°C0mm
12:00 PM
GOOD
2.1ft6sW7ktW8kt18°C18°C0mm
1:00 PM
FAIR
1.8ft8sWSW8ktW9kt18°C18°C0mm
2:00 PM
FAIR
1.4ft10sSW9ktWNW10kt18°C18°C0mm
3:00 PM
FAIR
1.1ft12sS10ktWNW11kt18°C18°C0mm
4:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft12sS10ktWNW12kt18°C18°C0mm
5:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft12sS11ktWNW14kt18°C18°C0mm
6:00 PM
POOR
1ft12sS12ktWNW15kt18°C19°C0mm
7:00 PM
POOR
1ft12sS11ktWNW15kt18°C19°C0mm
8:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft13sSSW11ktWNW14kt18°C18°C0mm
9:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft14sSSW10ktWNW14kt18°C18°C0mm
10:00 PM
POOR
1.2ft12sSW10ktNW13kt18°C18°C0mm
11:00 PM
FAIR
1.4ft11sSW10ktNW12kt18°C18°C0mm

Friday

Apr 10
FAIR6 good hours
🌊 1.2-1.8ft 💨 3-10kt 🌡️ 18-18°C

Saturday

Apr 11
GOOD12 good hours
🌊 1.9-2.1ft 💨 3-10kt 🌡️ 17-17°C

Sunday

Apr 12
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 2.0-2.1ft 💨 9-12kt 🌡️ 16-17°C

Monday

Apr 13
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.6-2.0ft 💨 11-14kt 🌡️ 15-16°C

Tuesday

Apr 14
GOOD2 excellent hours
🌊 1.6-2.8ft 💨 5-11kt 🌡️ 15-17°C

Wednesday

Apr 15
POOR4 good hours
🌊 1.1-2.4ft 💨 7-12kt 🌡️ 15-17°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.6ft @ 12s
Wind Conditions:3-12kt WNW
Water Temperature:18-19°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Ocean Beach Pier in San Diego County is an exposed beach and reef break that delivers dependable surf, with winter being the most consistent season for clean waves, despite summer also offering favorable conditions. It works best with west swells and offshore winds from the east. The spot receives more groundswells than windswells, and the beach break offers both lefts and rights, performing best around mid tide. Ocean Beach Pier is often crowded and presents several hazards including rips, rocks, pollution, and localism. The best conditions are reported when a west swell combines with easterly offshore winds, with January being the most reliable month.

Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand and Reef
Location: City: San Diego | Suburb: Ocean Beach | County: San Diego County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 92017 | Road: Ocean Front Way | Full Address: Ocean Front Way, Ocean Beach, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92017, United States

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionW
Ideal Wind DirectionE

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