Ocean Beach Pier

Ocean Beach Pier is a pier break in San Diego, CA, covered by a free live cam from Ocean Beach MainStreet Association.

About the Break

Ocean Beach Pier is one of the longest concrete piers on the West Coast, and the surrounding beach break works on a wide range of swells, drawing a strong local crowd known for defending their lineup. As a pier break, it draws a range of skill levels, but the pilings themselves are a real, fixed hazard worth respecting, especially in bigger swell or a strong current.

Surf Etiquette at Pier Breaks

Pier breaks add one real hazard beach breaks don’t have: the pilings themselves. Give them a wide berth, especially in bigger swell or onshore wind where currents can push you sideways into them, and never assume the wave will let you cut it close. Etiquette-wise, the usual rules apply — the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don’t drop in on a rider already up — but pier peaks often draw a steady crowd since the structure itself tends to shape a consistent peak, so expect more people sharing fewer waves than at an open beach break nearby.

About the Cam Host

The cam is provided by Ocean Beach MainStreet Association, a business and community association promoting Ocean Beach, San Diego, California, with a formal mission statement and board of directors. Watch Live Cam →

Location & Access

Ocean Beach Pier sits on the Pacific coast in San Diego, San Diego County, California. See the California surf guide for the full regional picture →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ocean Beach Pier surf cam free to watch? Yes — every cam in the directory is free and public, no login required.

Where exactly is the camera? At Ocean Beach MainStreet Association in San Diego, CA — see the map above.

Are there other free surf cams nearby? Yes — see Nearby Live Cams below.