Hazard Canyon surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 15 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 8AM. 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 15s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 18th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 18th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 17th May)16ft (5.0m) 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 19°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
1
3
2
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
WNW
10
3
WNW
9
3.5
WNW
10
4.5
WNW
10
3.5
WNW
11
4.5
NW
12
4.5
WNW
12
3
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
14
1.5
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
995
1332
2128
3780
2885
6086
5382
2135
1230
792
705
541
445
347
711
630
436
341
261
204
366
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
20
NNW
40
NW
50
NW
30
NW
35
NW
40
NW
10
NNW
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
SE
10
WSW
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
W
10
WNW
10
NW
10
W
5
WNW
0
NNE
10
SSW
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
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
2:41AM1.91m
Low Tide
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
9:03PM1.28m
10:10AM0.28m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
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
8:05
Temp °C
15
13
15
15
12
15
15
14
19
18
14
17
17
16
20
17
15
18
18
14
17
11
9
7
5
3
9
7
8
15
15
13
15
15
14
17
15
14
16
17
14
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
3.5
WNW
12
0.5
S
13
3
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
Energy kJ
314
188
222
165
160
3283
90
2135
1230
792
705
541
445
294
711
630
436
341
261
204
183
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
18
0.4
WNW
16
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.6
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
WNW
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
0.5
SW
17
0.8
SW
18
Energy kJ
30
102
15
15
118
102
25
58
55
29
69
226
272
347
89
113
184
107
139
148
366
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
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
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
SW
14
0.4
S
12
Energy kJ
79
57
7
7
25
12
47
46
45
80
68
64
57
56
55
78
48
47
73
47
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
WNW
10
3
WNW
9
3.5
WNW
10
4.5
WNW
10
3.5
WNW
11
4.5
NW
12
4.5
WNW
12
Energy kJ
995
1332
2128
3780
2885
6086
5382
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
4
4
1
4
4
1
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
137
20
137
137
128
137
210
20
88
210
0
37
137
0
128
137
15
86
102
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
7
4
2
4
4
2
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
4
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
9
6
5
9
7
6
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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