Exotics surf break

Exotics surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 15 Mar 2026 PDT
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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
12.5° 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 Monday (Mar 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Exotics in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 16th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 21st Mar)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 21st Mar)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Exotics over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
4
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
S
1
SSW
1
S
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
S
0.7
W
0.8
W
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.7
WNW
1.5
WNW
3
NW
1.8
WNW
2.2
WNW
Period(s) (?)1818181616161515151413121216161588997
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3605286255755294163653092842041261391812292152033302851321554450
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
NW
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
NNW
5
NE
0
SSE
5
W
5
N
5
NW
15
NW
5
N
5
NNW
15
NW
5
N
0
NNE
5
WNW
5
NNW
5
NW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossglassglasscross-
on
glasscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:44PM
1.64
8:45AM
1.99
10:03PM
1.73
9:29AM
2.00
10:24PM
1.84
10:14AM
1.96
10:48PM
1.95
11:01AM
1.88
11:15PM
2.04
11:52AM
1.76
11:47PM
2.11
12:50PM
1.62
12:23AM
2.14
1:58PM
1.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:50AM
1.02
3:37PM
0.34
3:31AM
0.87
4:05PM
0.38
4:13AM
0.71
4:33PM
0.47
4:56AM
0.56
5:02PM
0.59
5:43AM
0.44
5:32PM
0.73
6:34AM
0.36
6:04PM
0.89
7:31AM
0.33
6:39PM
1.04
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
Sunrise-7:13--7:11--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:05-
Sunset--7:12--7:13--7:14--7:15--7:15--7:15--7:16
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202426232528242626222627252627242323191819
Feels °C (?)192224222427232726222726252726232323191817
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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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