Hazard Canyon surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 20 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
11.9° C
(Which is 1.9°C colder than average 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 Friday (May 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 17s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 22nd May)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 26th May)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 27th May)6ft (1.8m) 11s

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 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
0
2
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
NW
15
0.7
NW
14
0.9
NW
13
0.8
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
8
2
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
486
500
483
366
286
249
216
191
125
130
125
86
85
116
211
257
215
389
483
634
773
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
10
NW
10
W
15
WNW
10
NW
10
W
10
W
0
N
5
SW
10
W
5
NNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
5
ENE
25
WNW
20
WNW
5
E
10
SSW
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
3:26PM1.58m
1:31AM2.10m
4:29PM1.64m
2:41AM1.91m
5:22PM1.72m
4:00AM1.73m
6:07PM1.82m
5:23AM1.59m
6:45PM1.91m
6:43AM1.51m
7:18PM1.98m
7:55AM1.47m
7:47PM2.03m
8:58AM1.46m
Low Tide
7:32PM1.29m
9:12AM0.14m
9:03PM1.28m
10:10AM0.28m
10:39PM1.19m
11:03AM0.42m
00:04AM1.04m
11:52AM0.57m
1:11AM0.85m
12:36PM0.71m
2:04AM0.67m
1:15PM0.85m
2:48AM0.51m
1:51PM0.97m
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:04
8:05
8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:08
Temp °C
17
13
15
16
12
14
14
12
14
15
13
14
14
11
14
14
11
13
13
12
14
12
11
13
14
11
12
12
11
13
14
12
12
11
8
11
11
8
8
8
9
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
17
1.1
WNW
6
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.7
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
11
Energy kJ
486
500
483
366
286
238
216
175
125
130
125
242
220
214
543
563
87
463
451
634
773
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
SSW
18
0.7
NW
14
0.9
NW
13
1
SSW
16
0.6
WNW
12
0.2
S
9
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
113
184
107
110
148
249
103
191
255
258
258
86
85
174
211
257
469
93
7
411
297
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
SW
14
0.4
S
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
NW
15
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
S
10
0.8
WNW
13
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
55
78
48
48
73
49
121
45
43
43
22
20
136
116
33
17
215
7
6
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
5
1.4
NW
6
1.9
WNW
8
2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
77
15
96
26
30
152
389
483
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
137
10
102
137
12
102
137
0
176
102
0
209
137
15
281
210
0
137
176
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
4
2
3
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
7
6
6
7
8
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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