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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 Friday 15 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
12.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Sunday (May 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Exotics in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 17th May) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 17th May) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 17th May) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Exotics over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | |
799 | 1363 | 1141 | 1878 | 2930 | 2211 | 5774 | 4142 | 1775 | 1068 | 846 | 705 | 541 | 475 | 870 | 760 | 620 | 436 | 365 | 278 | 204 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 10:12AM1.58m | 9:18PM2.36m | 11:11AM1.58m | 10:00PM2.43m | 12:12PM1.57m | 10:46PM2.44m | 1:15PM1.55m | 11:36PM2.38m | 2:20PM1.55m | 00:31AM2.26m | 3:27PM1.58m | 1:32AM2.10m | 4:29PM1.64m | 2:42AM1.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:00PM0.97m | 4:36AM0.01m | 3:43PM1.05m | 5:26AM-0.09m | 4:29PM1.13m | 6:20AM-0.11m | 5:20PM1.20m | 7:16AM-0.07m | 6:19PM1.26m | 8:14AM0.02m | 7:33PM1.29m | 9:13AM0.14m | 9:04PM1.28m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
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Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 |
15 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | S 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 |
 kJ | 392 | 318 | 188 | 222 | 218 | 440 | 3111 | 90 | 1775 | 1068 | 846 | 705 | 541 | 475 | 870 | 760 | 620 | 436 | 365 | 278 | 204 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 18 | WNW 18 | NW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 18 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | NW 16 | WNW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 15 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 31 | 60 | 125 | 15 | 15 | 163 | 104 | 24 | 58 | 81 | 45 | 69 | 261 | 272 | 91 | 88 | 113 | 52 | 77 | 150 | 104 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 13 | — | S 20 | — | S 18 | SW 18 | S 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NW 18 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | SW 15 | SW 19 | S 12 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 8 | 9 | 57 | — | 7 | — | 25 | 12 | 48 | 55 | 29 | 80 | 69 | 65 | 66 | 89 | 87 | 78 | 184 | 75 | 152 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 799 | 1363 | 1141 | 1878 | 2930 | 2211 | 5774 | 4142 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 171 | 59 | 171 | 171 | 150 | 171 | 160 | 0 | 1 | 171 | 0 | 39 | 137 | 0 | 89 | 89 | 0 | 47 | 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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