Cayucos Pier Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Sunny with very warm air temperatures at Cayucos Pier today. In complete contrast the sea remains relatively cold (12 °C). Surfers will need to wear a spring wetsuit and maybe a neoprene hood, gloves and boots, especially if you are not accustomed to cold water.

Map of current United States Surface Water Temperatures based on measurements from oceanographic satellites

Map of current United States Sea Water Temperature Anomalies (compared with long term averages at this time of year)

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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Cayucos Pier. This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

Cayucos Pier sea water temperatures peak in the range 15 to 19°C (59 to 66°F) on around the 3rd of September and are at their coldest on about the 26th of March, in the range 12 to 14°C (54 to 57°F). The warmest seasonal sea water temperatures at Cayucos Pier at the start of September lend themselves to a 4/3mm wetsuit or a 3/2mm suit and 3mm neoprene boots. The coldest sea water temperatures at Cayucos Pier in the fourth week of March are ideally suited to a 4/3mm wetsuit + 3mm boots, although a 5/3mm wetsuit may be preferable for longer sessions and cold windy days.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Cayucos Pier can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at Cayucos Pier. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.