Cayucos Pier surf break

Cayucos Pier surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 24 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
14.2° C
(Which is 1.1°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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 2PM. 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 (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 1st May)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
3
2
0
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
W
15
0.6
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
0.7
NW
13
0.7
NW
13
0.7
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
NW
6
0.9
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
7
2
WNW
7
2.1
NW
7
1.4
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
153
128
173
173
155
198
158
236
342
175
164
127
500
85
211
291
208
307
367
440
690
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
5
NW
15
WSW
15
W
5
WNW
15
W
20
W
5
N
10
W
20
WNW
5
NNE
5
NW
20
WNW
5
NW
10
W
15
W
0
W
10
W
15
W
10
NW
10
W
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
7:21PM1.17m
6:11AM1.29m
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
Low Tide
00:35AM0.66m
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
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:18
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:11
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7:43
7:44
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:47
7:47
7:49
Temp °C
16
12
14
14
12
14
15
12
15
16
12
19
20
14
17
18
13
13
16
12
17
12
9
11
10
10
11
12
10
12
12
9
17
17
13
16
16
11
12
13
10
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.5
S
13
0.6
W
15
0.6
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
0.7
NW
13
0.9
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
12
0.4
S
12
0.8
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
12
0.5
NW
18
0.6
NW
16
0.7
NW
15
0.7
NW
14
1.5
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
13
Energy kJ
118
94
173
89
155
198
158
236
342
175
49
127
44
33
211
154
208
220
211
223
690
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
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
S
11
0.7
NW
13
0.5
WNW
6
0.3
S
16
0.6
WNW
11
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.6
WNW
11
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.7
NW
13
0.2
WSW
13
Energy kJ
153
128
126
71
73
46
45
45
22
21
164
17
46
85
38
38
76
54
33
180
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
WNW
16
0.5
W
15
0.3
WNW
18
0.4
NW
10
0.3
W
13
0.4
WNW
13
0.3
SW
15
0.2
S
13
0.3
SW
16
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
12
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
NW
19
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
15
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.3
SW
14
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
84
84
112
61
39
30
58
34
14
41
22
41
28
64
96
21
54
31
14
29
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
5
1.1
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
W
4
0.7
W
5
0.8
W
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
8
1
WNW
4
1.1
NW
6
0.7
NW
6
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
NW
6
1.1
NW
7
1.1
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
7
2
WNW
7
2.1
NW
7
Energy kJ
77
71
173
13
22
33
33
84
35
83
32
500
75
122
291
180
307
367
440
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
2
3
1
Distance (km)
177
34
151
193
0
71
193
0
151
458
0
193
193
34
195
193
0
111
193
34
247
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
4
9
6
5
9
6
5
5
5
5
5
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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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