Hazard Canyon surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 PDT
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Hazard Canyon surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hazard Canyon sea temperature is
13.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hazard Canyon this week:

The surf forecast for Hazard Canyon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hazard Canyon in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 15s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 18th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 18th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 17th May)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the NW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thu
21
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
10
4
NW
10
3
WNW
10
4.5
WNW
10
4.5
NW
11
4
NW
12
4
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
753
1306
1318
2693
1958
3561
4461
4837
4362
1745
1087
807
637
445
386
347
640
630
429
285
247
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
20
WNW
30
NW
20
NW
45
NW
50
NW
25
NW
30
NW
35
NW
5
NNW
15
S
5
WSW
5
NNW
10
SSW
5
W
5
N
10
W
10
WNW
5
N
5
WSW
10
WSW
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
High Tide
8:40PM2.25m
10:11AM1.58m
9:17PM2.36m
11:10AM1.58m
9:59PM2.43m
12:11PM1.57m
10:45PM2.44m
1:14PM1.55m
11:35PM2.38m
2:20PM1.55m
00:30AM2.26m
3:26PM1.58m
1:31AM2.10m
4:29PM1.64m
Low Tide
3:47AM0.18m
2:59PM0.97m
4:35AM0.01m
3:41PM1.05m
5:26AM-0.09m
4:27PM1.13m
6:19AM-0.11m
5:18PM1.20m
7:15AM-0.07m
6:18PM1.26m
8:13AM0.02m
7:32PM1.29m
9:12AM0.14m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:01
8:02
8:04
8:05
Temp °C
12
15
15
13
15
16
13
16
16
14
16
16
14
16
17
16
18
18
14
16
17
8
12
11
9
6
7
4
10
10
9
14
14
13
14
16
13
17
17
13
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
10
0.9
SSW
15
3
WNW
9
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
3
WNW
10
3
WNW
12
0.5
S
13
2.5
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
753
799
314
1332
222
165
2062
2744
90
1745
1087
807
637
445
386
300
640
630
429
285
247
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.2
WNW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.9
WNW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
S
15
0.7
NW
16
0.8
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
326
318
30
188
15
15
317
102
25
58
55
29
69
261
272
347
88
113
184
107
178
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.2
WNW
18
0.4
NW
18
0.4
WNW
16
0.1
S
20
0.6
SSW
14
0.2
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.4
NW
18
0.4
S
15
0.4
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.5
SW
15
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
12
Energy kJ
8
31
79
102
7
160
25
12
47
46
45
80
68
64
89
56
55
109
75
47
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
10
4
NW
10
3
WNW
10
4.5
WNW
10
4.5
NW
11
4
NW
12
4
WNW
12
Energy kJ
1306
1318
2693
1958
3561
4461
4837
4362
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
102
115
20
128
164
121
164
115
10
0
0
0
0
0
10
86
137
0
86
88
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
4
8
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
1
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
5
5
8
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
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Information about the Hazard Canyon Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hazard Canyon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hazard Canyon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hazard Canyon 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 (Hazard Canyon) 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 Hazard Canyon 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.

Hazard Canyon is 17 km (11 miles) from Port San Luis. If you plan a vacation in San Luis Obispo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port San Luis. Port San Luis has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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