Hazard Canyon surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 12 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
12.5° 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 5.0m 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 15s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 12th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 18th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 17th May)16ft (5.0m) 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 16°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
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
1
2
0
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
5
4
3
3
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
2.2
NW
8
1.7
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
11
2.2
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
3.5
NW
9
3
WNW
10
4
WNW
9
3.5
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
11
5
WNW
11
4
NW
11
2.3
WNW
11
2.3
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
325
275
270
393
265
587
770
759
753
1158
1618
2226
1395
3019
2042
1459
5155
4294
1307
1192
778
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
WSW
5
SSE
15
W
25
NW
10
NNW
10
W
20
WNW
5
NNW
15
WNW
35
NW
20
NNW
35
NW
50
NW
25
NW
25
WNW
30
NW
10
NW
10
SSE
5
SW
0
NW
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross
glassy
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
1:03PM0.69m
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
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:58
7:59
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:01
Temp °C
14
14
12
15
15
13
16
16
13
16
16
14
16
14
12
14
15
14
16
16
13
12
12
12
13
13
8
14
13
10
13
12
8
9
4
2
9
9
9
14
14
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
12
0.9
SSW
16
2.2
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
15
2.5
WNW
9
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
1.2
WNW
13
0.5
SSW
13
3
WNW
12
2.3
WNW
11
0.3
SSW
12
1.9
WNW
11
Energy kJ
325
275
270
393
265
311
770
366
753
721
314
1055
222
165
160
444
101
2399
1307
29
778
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
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
WNW
15
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.5
SSW
13
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
S
16
0.4
S
15
Energy kJ
334
334
180
161
158
380
371
8
326
318
30
188
193
15
14
102
25
58
55
45
69
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.3
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
0.1
S
10
0.5
NW
16
0.1
SW
19
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
10
13
11
66
106
235
8
2
8
31
2
127
15
7
25
12
47
46
49
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
7
2.2
NW
8
1.8
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
3.5
NW
9
3
WNW
10
4
WNW
9
3.5
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
11
5
WNW
11
4
NW
11
2.3
WNW
11
Energy kJ
209
587
759
1158
1618
2226
1395
3019
2042
1459
5155
4294
1192
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
4
1
2
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
4
3
7
4
4
3
Distance (km)
281
102
0
210
115
15
210
137
10
102
115
20
164
445
135
115
146
39
0
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
7
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
2
5
4
4
7
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
4
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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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