Cayucos Pier surf break

Cayucos Pier surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 07 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
14.0° 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 Friday (May 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 8th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 8th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (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. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
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
3
1
1
4
2
2
4
3
1
3
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
1
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WNW
6
2
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
7
2.3
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
2.3
WNW
7
2.3
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
18
1.4
WNW
10
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.2
WNW
11
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1
WNW
11
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
270
428
197
629
897
277
559
700
392
352
380
402
402
334
334
334
226
207
210
250
493
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
5
NNW
10
W
10
W
0
SE
5
SSW
10
SW
0
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
SE
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
W
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
2:02AM1.23m
6:47PM0.97m
3:28AM1.14m
7:00PM1.06m
5:03AM1.09m
7:16PM1.17m
6:23AM1.09m
7:36PM1.30m
7:29AM1.11m
8:00PM1.46m
8:27AM1.14m
8:28PM1.61m
9:22AM1.15m
Low Tide
10:33AM0.12m
10:03PM0.91m
11:29AM0.13m
11:57PM0.80m
12:15PM0.14m
1:00AM0.61m
12:54PM0.17m
1:48AM0.39m
1:30PM0.21m
2:31AM0.15m
2:05PM0.26m
3:14AM-0.08m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
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7:53
7:54
7:55
7:57
7:57
7:58
7:59
8:00
Temp °C
21
15
21
22
17
22
22
16
22
22
15
22
22
18
19
19
16
19
20
14
20
19
13
19
19
15
19
19
14
21
21
15
21
21
18
18
18
16
18
18
14
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
1.4
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
18
1.8
WNW
8
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
16
1.7
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
Energy kJ
92
203
109
120
435
152
169
423
237
181
380
248
340
334
275
280
226
167
210
250
242
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.9
WNW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
15
0.9
SSW
19
0.8
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
SSW
16
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
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
Energy kJ
13
215
43
42
124
89
84
554
175
183
330
402
402
252
334
334
180
207
158
235
493
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.2
S
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
13
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
2
68
48
28
65
91
218
127
280
352
13
53
11
13
10
13
11
70
106
118
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WNW
6
2
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
7
2.3
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
2.3
WNW
7
2.3
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
8
Energy kJ
270
428
197
629
897
277
559
700
392
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
4
3
2
4
3
4
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
1
Distance (km)
131
0
193
131
0
113
131
0
119
119
0
18
16
0
16
18
0
71
71
0
298
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
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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