Oceano surf break

Oceano surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 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
14.5° C
(Which is 1.1°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 29th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 2nd May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceano over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
2
0
3
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
5
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
12
0.4
NW
18
1.6
NW
7
1.3
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
15
1.2
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
102
73
78
81
220
346
335
256
633
501
222
560
560
483
239
186
201
522
594
482
390
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
5
N
10
WNW
20
WNW
5
NNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
5
NNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
W
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
NW
10
WSW
15
W
10
ESE
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
ESE
10
SW
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
8:57PM2.04m
9:42AM1.65m
9:22PM2.09m
10:30AM1.62m
9:46PM2.11m
11:16AM1.58m
10:13PM2.12m
12:04PM1.54m
10:41PM2.10m
12:55PM1.49m
11:12PM2.05m
1:52PM1.45m
11:45PM1.99m
Low Tide
2:37PM0.72m
3:35AM0.49m
3:08PM0.84m
4:12AM0.38m
3:37PM0.95m
4:49AM0.31m
4:05PM1.05m
5:26AM0.27m
4:34PM1.14m
6:05AM0.28m
5:02PM1.22m
6:48AM0.32m
5:31PM1.29m
7:35AM0.38m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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6:13
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
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7:45
7:45
7:46
7:46
7:47
7:49
7:50
7:51
Temp °C
17
13
19
19
14
18
18
13
19
18
13
16
16
12
14
15
14
15
16
14
16
13
10
16
15
12
15
14
10
18
16
12
15
13
10
12
12
12
12
12
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
12
0.9
WNW
6
0.5
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
15
0.7
WNW
14
1.5
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
15
1.2
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
Energy kJ
27
56
78
81
129
188
175
256
633
501
222
560
560
483
239
186
183
522
594
482
390
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
13
0.5
WNW
11
0.2
WSW
15
0.4
NW
18
0.6
WNW
16
0.3
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
WNW
18
0.6
WNW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
18
73
23
80
171
41
20
154
17
17
175
31
12
41
41
123
201
155
46
89
169
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
WSW
16
0.2
WNW
19
0.2
WSW
15
0.6
WNW
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SW
14
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WNW
19
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.2
S
10
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
25
50
37
22
76
9
17
29
8
8
28
15
6
17
36
55
54
8
91
95
49
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
5
1.6
NW
7
1.3
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
7
Energy kJ
102
45
80
220
346
335
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
3
3
1
2
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
106
3
76
86
3
240
134
3
76
86
0
67
107
12
76
107
0
30
107
0
30
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
8
6
5
6
7
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
5
4
5
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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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