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Oceano Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Luis Obispo (23 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Oceano surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 27 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
14.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Oceano surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 27 May, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,465 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Oceano in the next 16 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 27th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 30th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 27th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceano over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 19 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 7 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | NW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | |
1465 | 1030 | 805 | 444 | 415 | 563 | 724 | 636 | 557 | 331 | 495 | 1263 | 625 | 926 | 658 | 592 | 600 | 572 | 432 | 421 | 477 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:54AM1.48m | 8:13PM2.09m | 9:48AM1.49m | 8:41PM2.12m | 10:37AM1.50m | 9:10PM2.13m | 11:22AM1.50m | 9:42PM2.14m | 12:06PM1.50m | 10:16PM2.13m | 12:52PM1.48m | 10:51PM2.10m | 1:41PM1.47m | 11:28PM2.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:49PM0.97m | 3:24AM0.39m | 2:24PM1.07m | 4:00AM0.30m | 2:57PM1.14m | 4:36AM0.24m | 3:31PM1.20m | 5:13AM0.22m | 4:05PM1.24m | 5:52AM0.22m | 4:40PM1.27m | 6:33AM0.25m | 5:16PM1.30m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
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Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 16 |
11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 6 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 9 | SW 20 | SW 20 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 |
 kJ | 1465 | 1030 | 805 | 444 | 339 | 255 | 724 | 636 | 117 | 331 | 326 | 698 | 404 | 459 | 658 | 592 | 600 | 327 | 432 | 421 | 477 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 19 | WNW 17 | WNW 10 | SSW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | SW 17 | S 15 | SW 21 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 208 | 208 | 160 | 149 | 415 | 563 | 166 | 127 | 557 | 96 | 89 | 86 | 67 | 130 | 583 | 460 | — | 547 | 17 | 18 | 295 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 23 | WNW 20 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 21 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 53 | 311 | 147 | 120 | 149 | 18 | 91 | 36 | 134 | 227 | 42 | 42 | 23 | 73 | — | — | — | 18 | 99 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | — | — | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 237 | 167 | 128 | 495 | 1263 | 625 | 926 | — | — | 527 | 572 | 191 | 229 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 107 | 238 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 342 | 238 | 3 | 107 | 134 | 7 | 251 | 92 | 3 | 134 | 86 | 3 | 107 | 107 | 3 |
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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.
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