Cayucos Pier surf break

Cayucos Pier surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 25 Apr 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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 26th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 1st May)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 1st May)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
3
2
0
4
3
1
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
W
15
0.6
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
13
0.7
NW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.4
NW
20
1
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
8
2.1
WNW
7
2.1
NW
9
1.8
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
173
155
198
158
236
204
734
164
127
94
85
97
230
264
389
495
628
1044
533
949
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
W
5
WNW
15
W
15
W
5
NNE
10
WNW
20
WNW
5
NNE
5
NNW
15
W
5
N
0
SSW
10
W
5
SSE
10
WSW
20
WNW
5
NNW
10
W
15
W
0
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
7:55PM1.29m
7:21AM1.28m
8:25PM1.40m
8:19AM1.26m
8:51PM1.49m
9:08AM1.23m
9:16PM1.56m
9:52AM1.19m
9:40PM1.61m
10:33AM1.13m
10:03PM1.63m
11:13AM1.07m
10:26PM1.63m
Low Tide
1:08PM-0.06m
1:40AM0.46m
1:51PM-0.01m
2:29AM0.28m
2:27PM0.07m
3:12AM0.12m
2:57PM0.16m
3:49AM-0.00m
3:25PM0.27m
4:24AM-0.09m
3:49PM0.37m
4:58AM-0.14m
4:12PM0.46m
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:18
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:11
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7:44
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:47
7:47
7:49
1
Temp °C
14
14
12
15
15
12
15
15
12
18
19
14
19
18
14
16
17
12
16
18
13
11
10
10
12
11
10
12
11
9
16
16
13
18
16
14
15
14
9
14
16
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
11
0.5
S
13
0.6
W
15
0.6
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.3
S
11
0.9
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
6
0.6
WNW
6
0.5
NW
18
1.2
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
15
0.7
NW
14
1.7
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
12
Energy kJ
138
89
155
198
158
236
204
21
49
127
94
53
29
155
125
275
211
327
1044
268
949
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
13
0.4
WNW
15
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
16
0.7
NW
13
0.5
WNW
6
0.4
S
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
12
0.3
S
15
0.7
NW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.7
NW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
SW
14
Energy kJ
126
71
73
46
45
45
22
41
164
18
44
85
90
38
264
54
33
180
28
17
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
15
0.3
WNW
18
0.4
NW
11
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
13
0.3
SW
15
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
NW
20
0.3
S
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
S
13
0.3
SW
14
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSW
18
Energy kJ
112
61
40
56
58
34
14
14
22
41
46
64
97
21
76
35
14
29
11
11
31
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.7
W
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
5
1.5
WNW
13
1.3
NW
6
1.1
WNW
5
1
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
8
2.1
WNW
7
2.1
NW
9
1.7
WNW
10
1.9
NW
9
Energy kJ
173
11
14
25
34
17
734
104
56
230
244
389
495
628
533
586
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
1
2
4
1
2
4
Distance (km)
151
193
0
131
1462
0
131
193
0
0
253
0
0
131
0
177
177
0
285
131
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
7
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
4
6
5
6
4
4
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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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