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Cayucos Pier surf break

Cayucos Pier surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 19 Nov 2025 PST
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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
15.1° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cayucos Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Cayucos Pier over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cayucos Pier in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 20th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 21st Nov)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 21st Nov)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cayucos Pier over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.4
WNW
2
WNW
2
WNW
1.4
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.1
WNW
2
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)12101291414141414141716161616151414101012
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3591732304778502698228514471490752263622572228210219081654899612443394615
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
0
WNW
5
SSE
5
NE
10
NNE
10
ENE
5
NNW
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NW
5
NE
0
ENE
5
WNW
5
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
NNE
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		glasscrossglasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcrossoffglasscross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:18PM
1.07
9:07AM
1.73
10:58PM
1.03
9:34AM
1.72
11:43PM
0.98
10:03AM
1.68
12:36AM
0.95
10:35AM
1.62
1:42AM
0.93
11:10AM
1.55
3:06AM
0.95
11:53AM
1.45
4:13AM 12:51PM
1.02 1.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:49AM
0.66
4:27PM
-0.09
3:12AM
0.71
5:02PM
-0.08
3:36AM
0.77
5:42PM
-0.04
4:00AM
0.82
6:25PM
0.00
4:27AM
0.87
7:14PM
0.05
5:07AM
0.94
8:07PM
0.10
6:47AM
0.99
Wed
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Sunrise--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48
Sunset4:54--4:53--4:53--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--3------------------
Temp. °C141212121116161218161417151418171317161318
Feels °C (?)12101111914141016141216141316151115141014
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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 12 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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