Lighthouse/Cadis Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(California – San Luis Obispo, USA)
| Name: | Lighthouse/Cadis |
|---|---|
| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: E |
Lighthouse/Cadis in San Luis Obispo is an exposed beach break that has consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the east. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the west. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Watch out for rips, rocks and sharks.
Overall Lighthouse/Cadis Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Lighthouse/Cadis surf quality by season and Lighthouse/Cadis surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to California - San Luis Obispo surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Lighthouse/Cadis
Visitor Reviews of Lighthouse/Cadis |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Lighthouse/Cadis:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Arroyo Laguna | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | San Carpoforo Creek | 7 mi |
| Third closest break | Boners | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Pico Creek | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Exotics | 11 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Lighthouse/Cadis: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Cape San Martin Buoy | 34 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Santa Maria Buoy | 60 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | PT Arguello Buoy | 68 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Monterey Buoy | 99 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Santa Barbara Buoy | 107 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Lighthouse/Cadis: |
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| Closest tide station | San Simeon, California | 6 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Morro Beach, Estero Bay, California | 30 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Morro Beach, Estero Bay, California (2) | 30 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Morro Bay, California | 32 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Port San Luis, Pacific Ocean, California | 45 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Lighthouse/Cadis: |
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| Closest ski area | Alta Sierra at Shirley Meadows (United States) | 153 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sierra Summit Mountain Resort (United States) | 160 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) | 165 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Mammoth Mountain (United States) | 185 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 189 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Lighthouse/Cadis: |
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| Closest city location | Cambria (United States) | 14 mi |
| Second closest city location | Lake Nacimiento (United States) | 23 mi |
| Third closest city location | Cayucos (United States) | 27 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Morro Bay (United States) | 32 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Paso Robles (United States) | 34 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Lighthouse/Cadis is Vandenberg Afb (Lompoc) Airport (VBG) in USA, 123 km (76 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Lighthouse/Cadis is Lemoore Nas Airport (NLC), also in USA, 141 km (88 miles) away.
- Third is Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) in USA, 187 km (116 miles) away.
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in USA is 197 km (122 miles) away.
- Castle (Merced) Airport (MER), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Lighthouse/Cadis and is 201 km (125 miles) away.
