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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 10 am Wednesday 27 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
13.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Exotics surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,622 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period with WNW swell.
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 Thursday (May 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 28th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 28th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 30th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Exotics over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 20 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | NW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | |
1504 | 1125 | 787 | 495 | 572 | 726 | 832 | 720 | 691 | 362 | 1622 | 1024 | 801 | 970 | 1129 | 603 | 759 | 799 | 635 | 525 | 976 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:58AM1.46m | 8:16PM2.07m | 9:53AM1.47m | 8:44PM2.10m | 10:42AM1.49m | 9:14PM2.12m | 11:28AM1.49m | 9:46PM2.12m | 12:12PM1.49m | 10:20PM2.11m | 12:58PM1.48m | 10:55PM2.08m | 1:47PM1.46m | 11:32PM2.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:52PM0.97m | 3:27AM0.38m | 2:27PM1.07m | 4:04AM0.29m | 3:01PM1.14m | 4:40AM0.23m | 3:35PM1.20m | 5:17AM0.21m | 4:10PM1.24m | 5:56AM0.21m | 4:45PM1.27m | 6:37AM0.24m | 5:22PM1.30m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
— | — | — | 11 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 18 |
13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | WNW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 |
 kJ | 1504 | 1125 | 787 | 460 | 363 | 726 | 832 | 720 | 691 | 362 | 108 | 443 | 510 | 596 | 705 | 603 | 759 | 692 | 635 | 525 | 410 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 20 | WNW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | SSW 14 | SW 23 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | S 16 | W 7 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 297 | 293 | 226 | 495 | 572 | 263 | 124 | 168 | 79 | 111 | 136 | 180 | 103 | 147 | 876 | 196 | 5 | 103 | 21 | 41 | 430 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 23 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 22 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 13 | NW 6 | S 12 | SSW 21 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 51 | 213 | 210 | 141 | 145 | 12 | 145 | 36 | 62 | 308 | 65 | 65 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 46 | 11 | 45 | 99 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 13 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 199 | 230 | 120 | 1622 | 1024 | 801 | 970 | 1129 | 510 | 555 | 799 | 172 | 355 | 976 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 175 | 171 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 172 | 171 | 0 | 171 | 171 | 0 | 274 | 160 | 0 | 172 | 154 | 57 | 171 | 154 | 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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