Cayucos Pier surf break

Cayucos Pier surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 22 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
13.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cayucos Pier in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 23rd Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 23rd Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 30th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wed
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
3
1
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
10
0.8
S
16
0.8
WNW
14
1.8
NW
7
0.7
S
15
1.5
WNW
6
0.6
S
13
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
15
0.6
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.4
NW
19
1.8
WNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
315
326
253
286
209
153
128
173
158
167
198
158
236
232
269
253
147
94
85
96
246
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
5
N
20
WNW
10
NNW
15
W
20
W
10
NW
15
WSW
20
WSW
5
NNW
10
WSW
15
W
5
NE
5
WSW
20
WNW
5
NNW
10
WSW
10
W
5
N
10
WSW
15
WNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:06AM1.42m
6:37PM1.05m
4:42AM1.33m
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
Low Tide
8:45PM0.84m
11:08AM-0.12m
10:59PM0.81m
12:15PM-0.09m
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
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
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6:20
6:20
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
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7:43
7:43
7:44
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:47
Temp °C
13
18
19
15
16
17
11
14
14
12
14
15
12
15
16
12
15
15
12
14
15
10
16
15
13
13
14
8
11
10
10
12
11
10
13
12
9
13
13
11
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
7
0.7
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.5
S
13
0.6
WNW
15
0.6
WNW
16
0.6
W
5
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
18
Energy kJ
315
131
253
141
209
153
94
173
89
167
198
20
236
232
269
253
147
94
85
87
209
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
15
0.8
S
16
0.7
S
16
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
W
14
0.5
S
12
0.6
W
5
0.6
WNW
15
0.6
W
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
SW
16
0.4
NW
19
0.3
S
15
Energy kJ
148
326
251
225
145
98
128
126
107
73
17
158
20
8
21
39
41
44
64
96
38
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
16
0.7
NW
14
0.3
SSW
11
0.6
S
15
0.3
WNW
16
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
WNW
16
0.5
W
15
0.3
WNW
18
0.4
NW
11
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
S
16
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
11
Energy kJ
190
206
23
155
51
86
84
112
61
29
46
45
45
22
41
28
28
46
9
38
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
8
1.8
NW
7
1.2
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
6
0.7
W
5
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.4
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
5
1.1
WNW
6
1.8
WNW
6
Energy kJ
223
286
125
153
71
29
158
21
8
6
19
24
88
246
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
0
151
0
195
193
34
151
193
0
131
193
0
119
151
0
195
340
0
119
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Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
8
4
5
5
6
5
9
5
6
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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