Cayucos Pier surf break

Cayucos Pier surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 10 May 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
12.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Monday (May 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 8AM. 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+) 8PM (Mon 11th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 16th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 17th May)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sun
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
2
0
4
3
1
4
2
1
!
2
!
!
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Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.2
WNW
11
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
12
2
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
7
0.9
SSW
16
2
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
2
WNW
8
3
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
9
3.5
WNW
9
4
NW
10
4
NW
11
3.5
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
330
402
402
340
334
334
270
333
1106
372
371
887
909
394
512
1430
777
2189
3328
3909
2966
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
SSW
10
SSW
0
N
10
WSW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
WSW
20
WNW
10
NNE
15
NW
20
WNW
10
N
15
NW
20
WNW
10
N
15
NW
30
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
6:23AM1.09m
7:36PM1.30m
7:29AM1.11m
8:00PM1.46m
8:27AM1.14m
8:28PM1.61m
9:22AM1.15m
8:59PM1.76m
10:15AM1.15m
9:35PM1.87m
11:09AM1.12m
10:14PM1.94m
12:05PM1.09m
Low Tide
1:00AM0.61m
12:54PM0.17m
1:48AM0.39m
1:30PM0.21m
2:31AM0.15m
2:05PM0.26m
3:14AM-0.08m
2:40PM0.33m
3:57AM-0.27m
3:17PM0.40m
4:43AM-0.41m
3:56PM0.48m
5:32AM-0.49m
4:37PM0.55m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:57
7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:01
Temp °C
13
19
20
15
19
19
13
16
16
12
17
19
16
22
22
19
23
23
18
18
20
13
18
19
15
18
17
13
14
13
8
13
15
14
19
18
17
19
18
13
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
12
0.7
SSW
13
1.4
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
16
2
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
2.2
WNW
9
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
3
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
11
0.5
SSW
13
Energy kJ
157
304
353
340
325
275
270
333
158
186
155
366
536
318
309
781
218
218
1526
1511
101
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
18
1.1
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
0.2
S
10
0.9
SSW
15
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
WNW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
NW
15
0.1
SW
19
0.9
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
0.2
S
18
Energy kJ
173
402
402
252
334
334
180
207
106
322
306
8
326
31
30
188
220
15
309
587
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
11
0.6
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.6
WNW
16
0.1
S
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
330
11
3
13
10
13
11
34
9
235
371
15
8
2
173
2
160
102
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
8
2
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
2
WNW
8
3
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
9
3.5
WNW
9
4
NW
10
4
NW
11
3.5
WNW
11
Energy kJ
1106
372
270
887
909
394
512
1430
777
2189
3328
3909
2966
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
2
4
3
3
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
18
18
0
293
195
0
160
177
0
131
131
0
120
131
24
195
143
131
131
137
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
7
8
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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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