Oceano surf break

Oceano surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 14 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
13.4° 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 Thursday (May 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oceano in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 5PM. 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+)11PM (Thu 14th May)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 15th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 16th May)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
2
!
!
0
0
!
0
0
4
3
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
11
2.2
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
10
3
WNW
10
3
WNW
10
3.5
WNW
10
4.5
WNW
10
4
WNW
11
3
WNW
12
3.5
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1
WNW
14
1.5
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
597
838
768
1424
1559
2090
4417
4071
2364
3267
1946
1064
822
604
520
360
384
711
689
483
421
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
ENE
10
WNW
20
WNW
15
NNW
35
NW
35
NW
15
NW
20
NW
25
NW
5
NNE
10
SW
5
SW
5
N
10
SW
5
W
5
N
10
SW
10
W
5
NE
10
WSW
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
8:38PM2.26m
10:06AM1.60m
9:15PM2.38m
11:06AM1.59m
9:56PM2.45m
12:06PM1.58m
10:42PM2.45m
1:09PM1.56m
11:32PM2.40m
2:15PM1.56m
00:27AM2.28m
3:22PM1.58m
1:28AM2.11m
Low Tide
2:16PM0.87m
3:44AM0.19m
2:56PM0.96m
4:31AM0.02m
3:39PM1.05m
5:22AM-0.08m
4:24PM1.13m
6:15AM-0.10m
5:15PM1.20m
7:12AM-0.06m
6:14PM1.26m
8:10AM0.04m
7:28PM1.30m
9:09AM0.16m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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>
5:58
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>
7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:02
Temp °C
17
12
17
17
13
17
17
13
19
18
14
19
18
15
19
19
16
19
19
15
19
15
10
15
14
11
10
10
8
15
13
12
17
16
15
17
18
16
17
17
15
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
11
2.2
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
10
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
3
WNW
11
3
WNW
12
0.4
SSW
13
2.5
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
Energy kJ
597
838
768
998
151
142
140
2328
2364
69
1946
1064
822
604
520
360
200
711
689
483
421
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.4
WNW
16
0.1
W
19
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.5
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
15
1
WNW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
258
232
226
220
103
7
100
70
31
44
67
50
43
146
191
384
64
82
78
77
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
20
0.1
NW
18
0.2
WNW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SSW
17
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.3
WNW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
Energy kJ
2
7
13
31
50
31
12
54
40
23
61
69
68
35
35
34
133
133
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WNW
10
3
WNW
10
3.5
WNW
10
4.5
WNW
10
4
WNW
11
3.5
WNW
12
Energy kJ
1424
1559
2090
4417
4071
3267
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
1
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
107
0
76
86
7
92
107
86
238
92
0
30
30
0
30
76
0
76
76
0
30
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
8
5
4
6
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
5
4
6
4
4
4
5
4
5
6
9
9
8
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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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