Cayucos Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.45° N 120.91° W

Cayucos Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 25 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cayucos Pier sea temperature is
17.4°C
0.6° 

Cayucos Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cayucos Pier surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, WNW swell with 1,043 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with NW swell.

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 Friday (Sep 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 25th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 25th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 2nd Oct)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
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Monday
28
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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3
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4
3
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4
2
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3
2
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4
2
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2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1.7
WNW
8
2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
1.8
NW
8
1.7
NW
9
0.9
SSW
12
2.2
NW
7
1.7
NW
7
1.8
WNW
6
1.4
WNW
8
1.6
NW
8
1
NW
14
1.9
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
229
321
310
741
397
450
439
248
507
284
246
258
354
407
469
436
278
490
613
785
785
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
15
WNW
5
N
10
WNW
15
W
5
NW
10
W
20
WNW
5
N
10
NW
20
WNW
5
NNE
10
NW
15
WNW
5
NNW
5
W
10
WSW
0
WSW
10
SW
10
W
0
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
10:08AM1.52m
10:08PM1.57m
10:30AM1.61m
10:47PM1.50m
10:55AM1.69m
11:29PM1.40m
11:22AM1.74m
00:17AM1.26m
11:54AM1.76m
1:14AM1.10m
12:32PM1.73m
2:36AM0.96m
1:21PM1.66m
4:58AM0.92m
Low Tide
4:06PM0.26m
4:19AM0.15m
4:42PM0.15m
4:43AM0.23m
5:22PM0.06m
5:09AM0.35m
6:06PM0.02m
5:35AM0.48m
6:57PM0.02m
6:03AM0.62m
8:00PM0.06m
6:32AM0.76m
9:22PM0.10m
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Temp °C
24
26
21
22
22
16
19
20
15
18
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18
24
25
21
23
22
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20
20
14
Feels °C
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24
21
21
20
15
17
17
14
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17
17
22
22
20
22
21
16
20
19
14
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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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