
Surf Forecasts:
Oceano surf forecast from 12 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 14 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, WNW swell with 15,721 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 12 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s 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 Thursday (Nov 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Oceano in the next 16 days are 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 22) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 12th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 14th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 14th Nov) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceano over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2247 | 2593 | 2736 | 2643 | 2522 | 5319 | 15091 | 10472 | 5642 | 2612 | 1724 | 3015 | 8574 | 6194 | 4957 | 1914 | 2259 | 683 | 1026 | 2209 | 1821 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:31AM2.02m | 1:40AM1.44m | 11:08AM1.94m | 2:55AM1.45m | 11:50AM1.83m | 4:04AM1.49m | 4:47AM1.55m | 1:47PM1.61m | 5:14AM1.62m | 3:10PM1.52m | 5:34AM1.71m | 4:34PM1.47m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:17PM0.34m | 4:56AM1.34m | 7:07PM0.41m | 5:44AM1.40m | 7:59PM0.48m | 7:06AM1.43m | 8:50PM0.54m | 9:00AM1.41m | 9:38PM0.59m | 10:34AM1.30m | 10:20PM0.65m | 11:36AM1.13m | 10:58PM0.72m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 16 | SSW 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 |
2247 | 2593 | 2736 | 2643 | 2522 | 5319 | 15091 | 10472 | 5642 | 2612 | 1724 | 3015 | 140 | 6194 | 4957 | 1914 | 2259 | 683 | 1026 | 1493 | 1821 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 16 | SW 13 | NW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 |
97 | 62 | 113 | 127 | 169 | 110 | 104 | 102 | 177 | 102 | 144 | 1727 | 183 | 136 | 93 | 822 | 43 | 573 | 41 | 40 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | — | SW 19 | — | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
82 | 79 | 60 | 60 | 22 | 22 | 61 | 61 | 12 | 85 | 61 | 220 | — | 15 | — | 44 | 30 | 43 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 12 | — |
— | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8574 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2209 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 138 | 130 | 0 | 251 | 107 | 7 | 7 | 92 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 134 | 3 | 0 | 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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