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Hazard Canyon Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Luis Obispo (23 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Hazard Canyon surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.5° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Wednesday (May 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 5PM. 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 16s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 13th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 18th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 17th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hazard Canyon over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | |
275 | 226 | 333 | 964 | 587 | 689 | 685 | 753 | 1358 | 1724 | 2221 | 1288 | 3139 | 3592 | 3476 | 3899 | 3266 | 943 | 763 | 679 | 578 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:40PM1.95m | 8:08AM1.55m | 8:08PM2.10m | 9:10AM1.57m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:16AM0.66m | 1:40PM0.78m | 3:01AM0.41m | 2:18PM0.87m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 |
 | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | 8:02 |
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Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 |
11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
 kJ | 275 | 226 | 333 | 158 | 296 | 689 | 366 | 753 | 766 | 314 | 1079 | 222 | 165 | 1732 | 1918 | 101 | 1708 | 943 | 763 | 679 | 578 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 18 | SSW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 19 | WNW 14 | SSW 13 | S 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 15 | WNW 16 |
| kJ | 334 | 180 | 161 | 106 | 380 | 371 | 8 | 326 | 318 | 30 | 188 | 191 | 15 | 168 | 102 | 25 | 58 | 55 | 29 | 69 | 173 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 18 | S 11 | SSW 17 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 18 | S 10 | NW 16 | SW 20 | — | SSW 14 | S 18 | SW 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 12 | S 15 |
| kJ | 13 | 11 | 66 | 9 | 235 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 31 | 2 | 127 | 15 | — | 160 | 25 | 12 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 29 | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 12 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 11 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 964 | 587 | — | 685 | — | 1358 | 1724 | 2221 | 1288 | 3139 | 3592 | 3476 | 3899 | 3266 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 212 | 0 | 210 | 137 | 15 | 102 | 137 | 2 | 102 | 115 | 20 | 135 | 281 | 135 | 121 | 137 | 18 | 0 | 102 | 0 | 0 |
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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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