Hazard Canyon surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 21 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
12.8° 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 Friday (May 22) at 8AM. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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+) 8AM (Fri 22nd May)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 28th May)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 27th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thu
28
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
2
3
3
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.6
SW
15
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.7
NW
14
0.7
NW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
NW
12
2.5
WNW
7
3
NW
9
2.1
WNW
12
2
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
286
249
160
191
125
133
100
86
64
56
211
180
212
142
703
1247
1177
1087
838
661
475
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
W
10
W
0
NNE
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
N
10
SW
5
W
10
N
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
25
WNW
35
WNW
5
NNW
10
W
15
WNW
0
W
10
SSW
10
WNW
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
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
8:15PM2.07m
9:52AM1.47m
Low Tide
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
3:27AM0.38m
2:26PM1.07m
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:05
8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:09
Temp °C
11
14
14
12
14
15
13
14
14
13
13
13
11
13
13
12
13
14
11
14
15
9
13
12
12
13
14
13
13
12
12
9
9
7
8
6
6
11
11
8
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
2
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
12
2
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
Energy kJ
286
238
160
125
125
133
100
242
220
214
543
563
469
463
539
630
1177
1087
838
661
462
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.7
NW
14
0.7
NW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.2
S
9
1.1
NW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
WNW
19
Energy kJ
148
249
103
191
255
258
258
86
64
56
211
180
212
142
7
424
297
293
223
210
475
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
SSW
18
0.6
WNW
9
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
1
SSW
15
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
WNW
23
0.6
WNW
20
0.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
73
49
121
45
43
43
22
20
136
174
56
16
7
7
2
405
2
2
53
272
163
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
9
1
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
6
2.5
WNW
7
3
NW
9
Energy kJ
124
56
64
703
1247
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
4
1
2
3
3
4
Distance (km)
12
176
137
0
0
137
0
164
86
10
137
445
15
137
164
2
210
164
0
0
88
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
2
3
6
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
1
2
2
4
3
3
2
2
6
3
3
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
6
6
7
8
9
9
8
7
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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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