Oceano surf break

Oceano surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 17 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
13.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 17th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 17th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 17th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
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
4
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2602
1913
1045
698
452
453
353
316
596
587
436
483
379
286
218
173
175
201
203
157
143
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
5
N
10
WSW
10
WNW
5
NNE
10
WSW
10
W
5
N
10
WSW
10
WNW
5
NW
10
WSW
10
W
5
NNW
10
WSW
10
WSW
0
ENE
10
SW
10
WSW
5
ENE
10
WSW
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
High Tide
10:42PM2.45m
1:09PM1.56m
11:32PM2.40m
2:15PM1.56m
00:27AM2.28m
3:22PM1.58m
1:28AM2.11m
4:25PM1.64m
2:38AM1.93m
5:19PM1.73m
3:58AM1.75m
6:04PM1.83m
5:21AM1.61m
Low Tide
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
8:59PM1.29m
10:07AM0.29m
10:36PM1.20m
11:01AM0.43m
00:01AM1.05m
11:50AM0.57m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:02
8:04
8:05
8:05
Temp °C
17
13
19
18
15
20
19
16
20
19
13
16
17
12
17
17
13
16
17
13
17
12
11
17
16
13
18
17
14
18
16
12
14
15
11
15
15
13
14
15
13
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
2.5
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
Energy kJ
69
1913
1045
698
452
453
353
270
596
587
436
483
379
286
218
173
175
157
189
133
130
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
18
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
WNW
18
0.6
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
25
44
67
50
61
203
246
316
64
110
78
77
109
108
152
108
145
201
203
157
143
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SSW
17
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
Energy kJ
12
54
40
23
43
69
51
36
35
18
133
133
30
69
71
67
24
23
20
19
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WNW
12
Energy kJ
2602
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
86
0
30
238
0
36
76
0
118
107
0
76
107
0
205
76
0
30
107
0
179
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
3
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
4
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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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