Oceano surf break

Oceano surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Tuesday 06 Jan 2026 PST
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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
15.3° C
(Which is 1.6°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oceano in the next 12 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 08) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 6th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 9th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 8th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceano over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
0
0
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
0
1
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
W
1.6
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.5
WNW
0.8
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.7
WNW
2.4
WNW
2
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.2
WNW
1
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
1
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.7
WNW
Period(s) (?)111111111918171616151414131314131817161614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)790541387521480108116572821193313938745453571472102186772356242417181143
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
10
NE
10
N
25
NW
15
NNW
15
N
25
NNW
20
NE
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
NE
10
NE
15
NW
15
NE
10
NE
15
N
15
NE
10
NE
5
N
10
NE
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:24AM
1.73
12:16PM
1.89
2:08AM
1.77
1:13PM
1.64
2:51AM
1.82
2:25PM
1.42
3:34AM
1.85
4:03PM
1.28
4:16AM
1.88
5:58PM
1.24
4:59AM
1.92
7:30PM
1.30
5:42AM
1.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:35PM
0.19
6:35AM
1.10
7:14PM
0.39
7:49AM
1.07
7:52PM
0.59
9:13AM
1.01
8:29PM
0.79
10:38AM
0.89
9:08PM
0.96
11:50AM
0.75
9:55PM
1.10
12:46PM
0.61
10:52PM
1.20
Tue
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Sunrise--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:09--7:09
Sunset5:05--5:06--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:08--5:09--
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C16131615121313914151116161117161119191420
Feels °C (?)14121210977311127131271412716171017
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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 12 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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