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Exotics Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Luis Obispo (23 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Exotics surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 21 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Exotics surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Exotics sea temperature is
11.4° C
(Which is 2.3°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Exotics this week:
The surf forecast for Exotics over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Exotics in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 22nd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 27th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 28th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Exotics over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | |
509 | 366 | 286 | 234 | 178 | 188 | 255 | 258 | 258 | 245 | 197 | 214 | 550 | 563 | 561 | 463 | 546 | 749 | 889 | 959 | 878 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 4:29PM1.64m | 2:42AM1.91m | 5:23PM1.73m | 4:01AM1.73m | 6:08PM1.82m | 5:24AM1.59m | 6:46PM1.91m | 6:44AM1.51m | 7:19PM1.98m | 7:56AM1.47m | 7:48PM2.04m | 8:58AM1.46m | 8:16PM2.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:13AM0.14m | 9:04PM1.28m | 10:10AM0.28m | 10:40PM1.19m | 11:04AM0.42m | 00:04AM1.04m | 11:53AM0.57m | 1:12AM0.85m | 12:36PM0.71m | 2:05AM0.67m | 1:16PM0.85m | 2:49AM0.51m | 1:52PM0.97m | 3:27AM0.38m | |||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
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Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
18 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
 kJ | 509 | 366 | 286 | 234 | 178 | 175 | 125 | 139 | 125 | 245 | 142 | 214 | 550 | 563 | 561 | 463 | 546 | 749 | 889 | 959 | 878 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 5 | NW 12 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 184 | 110 | 104 | 207 | 150 | 188 | 255 | 258 | 258 | 86 | 85 | 75 | 208 | 180 | 37 | 142 | 7 | 411 | 297 | 293 | 223 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | WNW 9 | S 10 | WNW 13 | S 9 | — | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 109 | 48 | 47 | 102 | 102 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 21 | 197 | 176 | 33 | 17 | 212 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 148 | 24 | 40 | 79 | 170 | 456 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 175 | 24 | 137 | 137 | 0 | 137 | 47 | 0 | 247 | 175 | 57 | 172 | 172 | 0 | 171 | 160 | 0 | 137 | 47 | 0 |
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Information about the Exotics Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Exotics provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Exotics can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Exotics 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 (Exotics) 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 Exotics 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.
Exotics is 40 km (25 miles) from Paso Robles. If you plan a vacation in San Luis Obispo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Paso Robles. Paso Robles has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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