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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 Monday 18 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
13.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 (May 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 18th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 18th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 18th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceano over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | |
1027 | 615 | 511 | 410 | 346 | 384 | 596 | 669 | 429 | 585 | 427 | 286 | 218 | 206 | 157 | 201 | 203 | 157 | 143 | 134 | 134 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross | |
High Tide | 1:09PM1.56m | 11:32PM2.40m | 2:15PM1.56m | 00:27AM2.28m | 3:22PM1.58m | 1:28AM2.11m | 4:25PM1.64m | 2:38AM1.93m | 5:19PM1.73m | 3:58AM1.75m | 6:04PM1.83m | 5:21AM1.61m | 6:42PM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:15PM1.20m | 7:12AM-0.06m | 6:14PM1.26m | 8:10AM0.04m | 7:28PM1.30m | 9:09AM0.16m | 8:59PM1.29m | 10:07AM0.29m | 10:36PM1.20m | 11:01AM0.43m | 00:01AM1.05m | 11:50AM0.57m | 1:08AM0.86m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — |
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Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 |
16 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 15 | WNW 9 |
 kJ | 1027 | 615 | 511 | 410 | 346 | 200 | 596 | 669 | 429 | 585 | 427 | 286 | 218 | 206 | 157 | 125 | 138 | 88 | 86 | 134 | 76 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 67 | 50 | 61 | 226 | 246 | 384 | 64 | 83 | 78 | 77 | 107 | 108 | 152 | 108 | 145 | 201 | 203 | 157 | 143 | 90 | 134 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 40 | 23 | 43 | 42 | 51 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 133 | 133 | 30 | 72 | 71 | 68 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 81 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 86 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 12 | 0 | 37 | 107 | 0 | 76 | 107 | 12 | 76 | 107 | 0 | 205 | 107 | 0 | 30 | 107 | 0 | 107 | 415 | 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.
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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