Oceano surf break

Oceano surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 29 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: Monday 1 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy 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★+): Monday 1 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oceano in the next 16 days are 2.4m 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+) 5AM (Mon 1st Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 1st Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
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 Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Fri
5
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
0
0
2
0
1
3
2
1
2
2
0
2
0
0
2
2
2
4
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
2.4
WNW
13
2.2
WNW
9
2
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1
SW
18
1
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1.9
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
2.2
WNW
8
1.1
SW
19
1.6
WNW
10
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
557
331
1891
747
1024
499
672
511
600
547
432
421
454
361
1178
643
825
491
686
679
655
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
20
NW
30
NW
10
NNW
20
NW
20
WNW
5
NW
10
W
15
WNW
5
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
NNW
20
WNW
30
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
W
10
SW
10
W
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
High Tide
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
2:33PM1.47m
00:05AM1.97m
3:25PM1.48m
00:44AM1.88m
4:10PM1.53m
Low Tide
4:36AM0.24m
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
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<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>
8:08
8:09
8:09
8:10
8:10
8:12
8:13
8:13
Temp °C
14
19
19
14
20
20
14
19
19
13
16
17
13
20
21
17
19
18
14
18
18
11
15
14
10
16
16
12
18
17
12
14
15
11
17
16
13
17
16
13
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
0.5
SW
14
2.2
WNW
9
0.7
SW
20
1.5
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
0.9
SW
16
1.9
WNW
8
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
1.1
SW
19
1.6
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
Energy kJ
557
331
91
747
404
499
672
511
367
275
253
421
454
266
169
258
825
491
549
405
359
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
6
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
23
0.5
SW
22
0.4
SW
16
0.8
SW
20
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
0.7
WNW
10
0.8
SW
17
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
Energy kJ
85
96
134
227
67
459
589
460
600
547
432
18
348
98
161
130
115
394
686
679
655
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.3
SW
12
0.5
SW
15
0.2
S
15
0.4
SW
20
0.2
S
14
0.3
SW
22
0.3
WNW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
20
0.3
WNW
11
Energy kJ
91
36
31
59
42
130
23
104
17
99
16
73
29
196
306
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
7
2.4
WNW
13
2
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
6
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
2.2
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
Energy kJ
128
102
1891
1024
160
356
131
361
1178
643
291
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
2
3
4
4
2
4
2
2
3
2
3
4
2
2
4
2
3
Distance (km)
3
240
134
3
251
92
3
76
107
12
107
134
3
238
92
3
249
107
0
30
76
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
2
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
6
5
5
4
4
9
5
5
9
8
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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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