Hazard Canyon surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 13 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
12.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Thursday (May 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 11PM. 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 TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 14th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 18th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 17th May)15ft (4.5m) 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 Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
2
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
4
1
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
2.2
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
10
3.5
NW
9
2.4
WNW
10
4.5
WNW
10
3.5
WNW
10
4
NW
12
4
WNW
12
3
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
0.9
NW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
333
265
504
689
597
721
1107
1093
1942
1080
3348
2172
4295
3728
2135
1216
878
831
573
419
293
Wind (km/h)
10
W
25
NW
10
NNW
10
W
20
WNW
5
NNW
20
WNW
25
NW
15
NW
30
NW
50
NW
30
NW
30
NW
35
NW
15
NW
5
S
10
WNW
5
ESE
10
S
5
WSW
5
ENE
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
on
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
High Tide
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
2:20PM1.55m
00:30AM2.26m
Low Tide
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
6:18PM1.26m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:59
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:01
8:02
Temp °C
15
15
13
16
16
13
16
15
13
19
17
13
16
15
14
17
16
12
16
16
14
13
13
8
14
14
11
13
11
9
13
8
4
10
8
10
16
15
11
15
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
12
0.9
SSW
16
2.2
WNW
9
2
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
15
2.4
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
3
WNW
12
0.5
S
13
3
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
Energy kJ
333
265
256
689
366
721
672
314
969
272
165
160
2426
90
2135
1216
878
831
573
419
265
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
1.2
WNW
12
0.9
SSW
16
0.2
S
10
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.2
WNW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.1
SW
19
0.5
SSW
13
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
S
15
0.6
WNW
16
0.7
NW
15
0.9
NW
14
Energy kJ
207
158
380
371
8
326
318
30
188
222
15
102
25
58
55
29
69
173
217
293
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
WNW
18
0.4
NW
18
0.4
WNW
16
0.1
SW
20
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
SW
17
0.4
S
15
0.4
S
14
0.5
S
14
Energy kJ
34
106
235
8
2
8
31
79
102
15
7
25
12
47
46
45
45
68
64
89
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
10
3.5
NW
9
2.4
WNW
10
4.5
WNW
10
3.5
WNW
10
4
NW
12
4
WNW
12
Energy kJ
203
504
597
1107
1093
1942
1080
3348
2172
4295
3728
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
2
2
3
4
2
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
102
115
15
212
137
10
102
137
20
164
137
134
164
115
20
0
137
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
5
4
3
4
7
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
4
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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