Exotics surf break

Exotics surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 26 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
13.4° C
(Which is normal 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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 26th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 26th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 26th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.1
NW
0.9
NW
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
WNW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
1
W
Period(s) (?)10101011111010111110109121215151514877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6976875003823051781782681631029667565457761049317311192
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
15
NW
5
NNE
0
WSW
5
W
0
NW
5
W
10
WNW
5
NNW
5
WNW
15
WNW
0
SSE
5
S
5
SW
5
NE
20
SSE
25
S
5
SSW
15
SW
10
W
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrossglasscross-
on
glassoffcross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:45PM
1.55
5:57AM
1.94
8:22PM
1.64
7:07AM
1.96
8:53PM
1.74
8:07AM
1.97
9:21PM
1.83
8:59AM
1.94
9:48PM
1.90
9:47AM
1.89
10:12PM
1.97
10:33AM
1.82
10:37PM
2.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:28PM
0.31
12:04AM
1.28
1:26PM
0.28
1:19AM
1.14
2:13PM
0.29
2:16AM
0.98
2:52PM
0.33
3:04AM
0.81
3:27PM
0.41
3:47AM
0.67
3:57PM
0.53
4:28AM
0.54
4:26PM
0.66
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Sunrise7:00--6:58--6:56--6:54--6:54--6:52--6:50--
Sunset-7:20--7:21--7:22--7:22--7:23--7:24--7:24-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192119202117192016212216161715151214141513
Feels °C (?)16181719201618181420211515151312813121211
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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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