Surf Forecasts:
Cayucos Pier surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with 734 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cayucos Pier over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
480 | 499 | 493 | 620 | 506 | 455 | 443 | 334 | 330 | 544 | 452 | 455 | 328 | 348 | 348 | 242 | 236 | 272 | 226 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:03AM1.68m | 12:55PM1.51m | 00:48AM1.46m | 1:30PM1.51m | 1:37AM1.23m | 2:06PM1.49m | 2:39AM1.01m | 2:48PM1.44m | 4:26AM0.86m | 3:43PM1.40m | 4:58PM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:34AM0.01m | 6:52PM0.36m | 7:04AM0.20m | 7:46PM0.39m | 7:32AM0.40m | 8:51PM0.43m | 7:58AM0.59m | 10:17PM0.45m | 8:20AM0.75m | 00:02AM0.40m | 1:25AM0.29m | ||||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 |
480 | 499 | 493 | 620 | 506 | 455 | 443 | 334 | 330 | 296 | 231 | 298 | 328 | 139 | 348 | 226 | 236 | 236 | 226 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 13 | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | WNW 13 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | SSW 14 |
47 | 27 | 62 | 34 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 268 | 397 | 64 | 289 | 348 | 69 | 242 | 74 | 123 | 180 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 15 | NW 14 | SW 22 | WNW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 12 |
167 | 85 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 32 | 2 | 18 | 21 | 48 | 18 | 89 | 57 | 14 | 77 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | — | WNW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — |
91 | — | 24 | 46 | 22 | 35 | 46 | 60 | 173 | 544 | 452 | 455 | — | — | 163 | — | 186 | 272 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 298 | 151 | 0 | 151 | 131 | 24 | 122 | 150 | 0 | 113 | 151 | 0 | 119 | 151 | 0 | 119 | 122 | 0 |
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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.











