Cayucos Pier surf break

Cayucos Pier surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 24 May 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
12.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Monday (May 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cayucos Pier in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 25th May)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 26th May)10ft (3.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 30th May)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sun
31
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
3
0
!
4
0
1
3
3
2
4
2
0
4
1
0
!
2
!
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
3
WNW
7
1.3
NW
14
2.1
WNW
13
2.3
WNW
12
2
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
19
1.2
WNW
17
1.3
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
15
2.3
NW
8
1
WNW
13
3
WNW
8
3
NW
9
2.1
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
214
543
563
469
463
1058
612
1551
1502
937
521
543
762
843
674
638
362
874
1450
799
1368
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
15
W
15
W
10
NNW
20
W
30
WNW
10
NNW
20
W
20
W
10
W
10
SW
15
WSW
5
N
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
N
15
NW
25
WNW
10
NNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
7:02AM1.07m
7:38PM1.50m
8:09AM1.03m
8:08PM1.57m
9:07AM1.01m
8:36PM1.62m
9:56AM1.00m
9:03PM1.66m
10:41AM0.99m
9:30PM1.67m
11:23AM0.98m
9:58PM1.68m
12:04PM0.96m
Low Tide
1:26AM0.38m
12:58PM0.23m
2:19AM0.21m
1:37PM0.34m
3:03AM0.06m
2:10PM0.45m
3:41AM-0.05m
2:41PM0.53m
4:16AM-0.12m
3:10PM0.60m
4:50AM-0.16m
3:38PM0.65m
5:25AM-0.18m
4:07PM0.69m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:09
8:09
8:10
8:12
8:12
Temp °C
13
16
16
12
15
17
13
15
15
13
15
16
13
17
18
15
21
21
16
20
21
12
14
13
10
11
12
8
11
11
10
13
13
12
15
14
13
18
17
12
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.3
NW
14
2.1
WNW
13
0.9
SSW
14
2
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
17
1.3
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
15
1.6
WNW
7
1
WNW
13
0.5
SSW
14
2.2
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
20
Energy kJ
214
543
563
469
463
539
612
1551
293
937
521
338
762
843
674
256
362
107
665
505
596
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
9
0.7
NW
14
0.9
NW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.2
S
9
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.1
S
10
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
19
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.6
SSW
14
1.3
WNW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SW
23
0.6
WNW
12
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
56
211
257
212
142
7
339
297
2
223
210
543
240
139
149
638
111
135
99
102
102
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
WNW
9
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.3
NW
16
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
WNW
23
0.7
WNW
20
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
SW
21
0.5
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
174
56
16
7
43
2
2
2
52
342
207
141
145
17
105
36
62
308
65
43
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
3
0.9
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
6
3
WNW
7
2
WNW
8
2.3
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
5
2.3
NW
8
1.3
WNW
7
3
WNW
8
3
NW
9
2.1
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
Energy kJ
6
38
131
1058
534
1502
111
605
167
874
1450
799
1368
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
4
4
2
1
4
3
4
4
2
1
4
1
1
4
3
3
Distance (km)
0
151
193
0
151
760
0
131
193
42
19
71
0
298
193
0
193
193
24
151
131
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
9
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
1
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
9
9
6
9
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
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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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