Exotics surf break

Exotics surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Saturday 14 Feb 2026 PST
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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
14.6° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Exotics this week:

The surf forecast for Exotics over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Exotics in the next 12 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (Feb 20) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 18th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 18th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 18th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Exotics over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Sat
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
6
3
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
WNW
1.7
WNW
1
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.4
WNW
2.5
WSW
0.9
WNW
1.5
WNW
3
W
4
WNW
3
WNW
2.4
WNW
1.8
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
1
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
Period(s) (?)1414161614141381211813131312121010998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1389114353212571010799722908268540141754153000187297013322451791588862
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
15
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
30
SW
40
SSW
25
WNW
15
WSW
35
SSW
30
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
5
N
5
SSE
15
NW
10
NNE
5
ENE
10
NW
10
NNE
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
glasscrossoffglasscrossoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:37PM
1.52
8:07AM
2.14
9:58PM
1.58
8:46AM
2.16
10:21PM
1.64
9:24AM
2.13
10:45PM
1.72
10:05AM
2.05
11:10PM
1.80
10:49AM
1.91
11:38PM
1.88
11:38AM
1.74
12:10AM
1.94
12:36PM
1.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:01AM
1.14
3:24PM
0.20
2:41AM
1.06
3:52PM
0.21
3:22AM
0.97
4:20PM
0.25
4:05AM
0.88
4:47PM
0.35
4:52AM
0.80
5:15PM
0.48
5:43AM
0.73
5:43PM
0.64
6:41AM
0.67
Sat
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise--6:50--6:50--6:48--6:48--6:47--6:45--6:43
Sunset5:45--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:49--5:50--5:51--
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rain showers
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-2222220321413----1-----
Temp. °C141314141312121112121011119101071111913
Feels °C (?)121099774465555587488610
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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 12 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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