Cayucos Pier surf break

Cayucos Pier surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 03 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
13.4° C
(Which is 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 (May 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 8PM. 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+)11PM (Sun 3rd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 8th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 8th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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 Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
1
0
3
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
4
1
!
4
2
2
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
18
0.8
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
1.3
WNW
11
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
12
2
WNW
6
2.3
NW
8
1.6
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
2
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
193
207
326
367
630
465
414
237
242
239
408
134
241
325
585
296
996
994
220
702
868
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
20
W
5
NNW
10
SW
20
W
5
NNW
10
W
20
WNW
5
NNE
10
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
10
N
10
NW
20
WNW
5
NNW
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
High Tide
12:37PM0.94m
11:19PM1.57m
1:29PM0.87m
11:48PM1.51m
2:38PM0.83m
00:22AM1.43m
4:31PM0.83m
1:04AM1.34m
2:02AM1.23m
6:47PM0.97m
3:28AM1.14m
7:00PM1.06m
Low Tide
4:57PM0.62m
6:47AM-0.08m
5:18PM0.69m
7:33AM-0.02m
5:37PM0.76m
8:27AM0.05m
5:46PM0.82m
9:29AM0.09m
10:33AM0.12m
10:03PM0.91m
11:29AM0.13m
11:57PM0.80m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
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7:51
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:53
7:54
7:55
Temp °C
14
15
13
16
16
13
15
16
13
19
19
14
21
21
15
22
23
18
23
23
19
12
11
11
13
12
11
13
12
10
17
16
12
19
18
13
19
19
16
21
20
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
1
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
12
0.5
SW
14
1.6
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
18
1.9
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
15
0.6
SSW
16
1.9
WNW
9
Energy kJ
193
186
180
367
630
465
414
237
180
239
136
74
241
92
273
84
120
443
89
169
566
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
18
0.6
WNW
18
0.8
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
9
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
SW
18
0.8
WNW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
WNW
15
0.9
SSW
19
Energy kJ
84
207
326
68
127
129
188
217
242
121
25
134
133
13
174
43
42
124
152
142
554
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.2
S
12
0.6
WNW
4
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.6
WNW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.1
S
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.2
WNW
17
0.4
NW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
20
0.6
WNW
14
Energy kJ
51
86
84
160
70
70
49
11
16
9
9
125
15
2
68
48
28
65
91
218
129
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
4
0.8
NW
5
0.4
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
2
WNW
6
2.3
NW
8
1.6
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
2
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
9
Energy kJ
38
2
2
28
25
7
408
116
66
325
585
296
996
994
220
702
868
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
2
3
3
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
4
1
2
4
3
4
4
Distance (km)
119
151
0
298
151
0
155
193
0
195
151
0
195
177
0
195
131
0
113
113
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
1
1
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
8
7
5
4
5
9
5
6
5
5
5
4
4
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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