Cayucos Pier surf break

Cayucos Pier surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 30 Mar 2026 PDT
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Cayucos Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cayucos Pier sea temperature is
14.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cayucos Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Cayucos Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cayucos Pier in the next 16 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 31st Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 3rd Apr)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 3rd Apr)6ft (1.9m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cayucos Pier over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
0
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
NW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.3
WNW
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
Period(s) (?)15151514141313127121212111110171616151514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5776756763878757401976850698403300314465422246357343338
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
5
ENE
5
SSW
5
E
10
SW
15
W
10
NW
15
NW
20
NW
10
NE
10
NNE
10
WNW
10
NE
10
NE
10
WNW
10
NNE
0
NNW
10
W
0
NNE
10
W
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglassglasscross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscrosscrossoffoffcross-
on
offoffcrossoffglasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:58PM
1.45
9:57AM
1.46
10:22PM
1.51
10:36AM
1.38
10:45PM
1.55
11:14AM
1.28
11:08PM
1.57
11:52AM
1.16
11:31PM
1.55
12:32PM
1.04
11:54PM
1.51
1:18PM
0.91
12:21AM
1.44
2:23PM
0.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:57AM
0.12
4:08PM
-0.02
4:34AM
0.03
4:33PM
0.09
5:09AM
-0.03
4:56PM
0.22
5:44AM
-0.05
5:17PM
0.34
6:20AM
-0.03
5:37PM
0.46
7:01AM
0.03
5:53PM
0.57
7:49AM
0.10
6:01PM
0.67
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
Sunrise-6:52--6:50--6:48--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:43-
Sunset--7:23--7:23--7:24--7:25--7:27--7:28--7:29
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141718141617121517131619162224192222141617
Feels °C (?)15171613141511121291216131921172119131415
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Information about the Cayucos Pier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cayucos Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cayucos Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cayucos Pier surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Cayucos Pier) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cayucos Pier may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Cayucos Pier is 22 km (14 miles) from Atascadero. If you plan a vacation in San Luis Obispo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Atascadero. Atascadero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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