Oceano surf break

Oceano surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 08 May 2026 PDT
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Oceano surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Oceano sea temperature is
13.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oceano this week:

The surf forecast for Oceano over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oceano in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 10th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 10th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 15th May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceano over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
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
2
0
0
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
3
2
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
0.7
SW
18
1.2
WNW
8
0.8
SW
16
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
319
504
284
400
479
284
316
208
306
387
313
319
275
226
170
196
308
310
367
232
318
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
W
0
SSE
10
SW
5
SW
5
E
10
SW
10
WSW
5
E
10
SW
5
SW
5
ESE
10
WSW
15
WNW
10
N
15
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
6:20PM1.53m
3:06AM1.66m
6:40PM1.60m
4:27AM1.59m
6:56PM1.70m
5:47AM1.56m
7:15PM1.82m
6:59AM1.56m
7:38PM1.96m
8:05AM1.57m
8:05PM2.12m
9:07AM1.59m
8:38PM2.26m
10:06AM1.60m
Low Tide
10:03PM1.43m
11:04AM0.55m
11:36PM1.33m
11:45AM0.58m
00:39AM1.15m
12:24PM0.63m
1:28AM0.93m
1:00PM0.70m
2:13AM0.67m
1:37PM0.78m
2:58AM0.41m
2:16PM0.87m
3:44AM0.19m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:52
7:53
7:54
7:55
7:55
7:57
7:58
7:59
Temp °C
18
14
20
20
14
20
20
14
22
21
17
19
19
14
19
19
14
18
18
14
21
15
13
17
17
12
19
19
14
21
20
17
17
17
15
17
18
14
17
16
12
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
15
0.5
SW
16
1.8
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.9
SW
15
Energy kJ
69
504
77
124
479
284
226
165
248
387
313
319
275
226
170
196
308
288
210
147
318
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
20
0.4
WNW
15
0.7
SW
19
0.7
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
WNW
10
Energy kJ
78
81
99
84
357
162
173
169
306
302
176
255
217
162
147
144
195
310
367
232
78
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
13
0.3
WNW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
20
0.5
WNW
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.4
WNW
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
3
0.3
SW
18
0.4
WNW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.4
SW
12
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
26
50
83
99
111
209
316
208
56
9
10
9
1
52
68
84
8
8
37
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
8
0.5
S
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.8
WNW
5
Energy kJ
319
284
400
7
5
35
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
2
3
4
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
158
86
3
134
86
0
76
107
0
30
18
0
30
30
0
30
30
0
30
415
3
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
2
2
4
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
4
9
6
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
8
7
6
5
5
5
5
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Information about the Oceano Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Oceano provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Oceano can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Oceano 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 (Oceano) 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 Oceano 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.

Are you planning a vacation in San Luis Obispo? If you are looking for accommodation near Oceano, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in San Luis Obispo, consider staying in Arroyo Grande which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around San Luis Obispo where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port San Luis which is 13 km (8 miles) away, Nipomo, San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria.

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