Cayucos Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.45° N 120.91° W

Cayucos Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cayucos Pier sea temperature is
15.8°C
0.8° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,015 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period with SW 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 (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 28th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
3
2
1
4
0
0
3
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.8
S
12
0.9
S
12
1
S
12
1.9
NW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
197
446
475
877
734
742
838
544
405
394
261
207
154
154
101
187
239
305
325
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
W
5
NNW
15
WNW
20
W
5
WNW
10
WSW
15
W
5
NNW
10
W
15
W
5
NNE
5
W
15
W
5
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
10:24PM1.72m
11:21AM1.40m
10:58PM1.66m
11:44AM1.47m
11:35PM1.55m
12:09PM1.52m
00:15AM1.40m
12:37PM1.57m
1:03AM1.21m
1:11PM1.58m
2:06AM1.02m
1:54PM1.58m
3:54AM0.87m
Low Tide
5:05AM-0.02m
4:56PM0.41m
5:29AM0.06m
5:34PM0.35m
5:52AM0.16m
6:17PM0.31m
6:17AM0.30m
7:06PM0.30m
6:41AM0.45m
8:07PM0.30m
7:07AM0.60m
9:29PM0.30m
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:36
7:35
7:32
7:31
7:30
7:29
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Temp °C
26
29
30
23
24
23
17
21
21
15
17
19
14
19
20
15
21
22
16
Feels °C
25
27
28
22
23
21
16
19
18
14
16
17
13
17
18
15
19
20
15
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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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