Oceano surf break

Oceano surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 30 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 slightly cooler than normal)

Oceano surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,891 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with WNW swell.

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 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 22s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oceano in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) 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+) 2AM (Sun 31st May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 31st May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 30th May)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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 Sat morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
!
0
0
3
2
1
3
1
0
3
0
0
1
1
1
4
3
3
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
13
2.4
WNW
13
3
WNW
9
2
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1
SW
18
1
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
2.1
NW
8
0.8
SW
15
2.5
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
7
1.1
SW
19
2.3
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
9
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
331
1891
1272
1024
1054
705
511
600
547
432
421
490
266
935
387
825
629
1131
679
648
596
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
30
NW
10
NNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
5
NNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
NW
10
W
15
WNW
5
NNW
20
WNW
30
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
S
15
SSW
10
W
5
E
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
off
High Tide
11:22AM1.50m
9:42PM2.14m
12:06PM1.50m
10:16PM2.13m
12:52PM1.48m
10:51PM2.10m
1:41PM1.47m
11:28PM2.05m
2:33PM1.47m
00:05AM1.97m
3:25PM1.48m
00:44AM1.88m
4:10PM1.53m
1:29AM1.76m
Low Tide
3:31PM1.20m
5:13AM0.22m
4:05PM1.24m
5:52AM0.22m
4:40PM1.27m
6:33AM0.25m
5:16PM1.30m
7:14AM0.30m
5:57PM1.34m
7:55AM0.35m
6:49PM1.37m
8:35AM0.42m
8:00PM1.38m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:09
8:09
8:10
8:10
8:12
8:13
8:13
Temp °C
20
19
14
20
20
15
19
19
13
17
17
13
20
21
17
19
18
14
18
18
14
17
14
10
16
16
13
17
17
12
15
14
11
16
15
12
17
15
13
16
17
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
13
0.5
SW
14
2.2
WNW
9
0.7
SW
20
0.8
SW
20
1.8
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
SW
16
1.7
WNW
8
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
18
1.1
SW
19
0.8
SW
17
2.2
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
Energy kJ
331
91
747
404
459
705
511
367
275
214
421
302
266
206
327
825
394
784
404
256
357
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
23
0.5
SW
22
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.9
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
18
1
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.1
SW
21
0.8
SW
16
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
14
0.4
WNW
11
0.6
SW
20
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
96
134
227
67
130
589
460
600
547
432
18
348
98
161
130
48
306
686
679
648
596
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
15
0.1
SW
22
0.4
SW
20
0.1
W
14
0.3
SW
22
0.3
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.2
S
13
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
11
Energy kJ
36
31
59
42
43
23
75
17
17
18
99
4
73
29
70
13
86
68
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
7
2.4
WNW
13
3
WNW
9
2
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
9
2.1
NW
8
1.5
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
8
2.3
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
8
Energy kJ
102
1891
1272
1024
1054
242
490
256
935
387
355
629
1131
381
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
4
4
4
2
3
1
2
4
2
3
3
3
3
4
2
4
4
Distance (km)
107
134
7
240
92
3
76
107
0
240
134
3
134
92
3
240
107
0
30
76
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
3
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
9
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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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