Oceano surf break

Oceano surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 25 Apr 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
14.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 (Apr 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oceano in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 26th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 2nd May)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 2nd May)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Sat
2
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
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
1
3
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
14
0.5
W
16
0.6
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
15
1.7
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
107
129
188
215
192
195
186
127
94
85
91
173
171
188
220
338
648
644
774
947
735
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
N
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
N
10
W
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
W
10
W
10
NNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
5
NW
10
W
15
WNW
5
S
10
WSW
20
WNW
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:54AM1.75m
8:05PM1.90m
7:56AM1.72m
8:32PM1.98m
8:52AM1.68m
8:57PM2.04m
9:42AM1.65m
9:22PM2.09m
10:30AM1.62m
9:46PM2.11m
11:16AM1.58m
10:13PM2.12m
12:04PM1.54m
Low Tide
1:18AM1.00m
1:26PM0.49m
2:11AM0.81m
2:04PM0.60m
2:56AM0.64m
2:37PM0.72m
3:35AM0.49m
3:08PM0.84m
4:12AM0.38m
3:37PM0.95m
4:49AM0.31m
4:05PM1.05m
5:26AM0.27m
4:34PM1.14m
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
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6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:09
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7:43
7:44
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:46
7:47
1
Temp °C
13
15
15
13
15
15
12
16
16
13
18
17
13
17
18
13
17
17
12
15
15
12
13
11
11
12
10
8
14
13
11
16
15
13
13
14
11
15
15
11
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
14
0.5
W
16
0.6
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
6
0.6
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
15
0.7
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
Energy kJ
107
129
188
215
192
195
44
127
94
37
27
173
57
188
175
266
648
644
774
947
735
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SW
18
0.8
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
5
0.3
SSW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
12
0.4
NW
18
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.2
WSW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
12
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
58
37
28
28
12
49
186
16
27
85
91
80
78
68
20
198
17
17
28
15
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
W
13
0.3
NW
10
0.4
SW
4
0.2
WSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
15
0.6
WNW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.3
SW
14
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSW
10
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
16
30
15
5
14
24
24
25
18
50
23
22
171
53
9
29
8
10
12
31
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.6
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
4
1.1
NW
5
0.7
NW
5
0.8
WNW
5
1
NW
6
1.2
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
9
Energy kJ
90
13
20
18
17
28
65
30
24
64
144
220
338
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
3
2
1
Distance (km)
0
238
1502
0
107
415
3
76
238
3
238
238
3
107
78
12
251
107
0
107
86
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
5
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
5
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
6
5
5
8
6
5
4
5
4
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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