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Oceano surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA
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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 1.3°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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceano over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | WNW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 20 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | |
280 | 207 | 286 | 158 | 150 | 127 | 170 | 158 | 119 | 129 | 188 | 215 | 265 | 195 | 186 | 127 | 125 | 85 | 149 | 211 | 229 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | |
High Tide | 6:11PM1.60m | 4:17AM1.87m | 6:57PM1.71m | 5:41AM1.79m | 7:34PM1.81m | 6:54AM1.75m | 8:05PM1.90m | 7:56AM1.72m | 8:32PM1.98m | 8:52AM1.68m | 8:57PM2.04m | 9:42AM1.65m | 9:22PM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:45AM0.28m | 10:39PM1.32m | 11:48AM0.34m | 00:11AM1.18m | 12:42PM0.41m | 1:18AM1.00m | 1:26PM0.49m | 2:11AM0.81m | 2:04PM0.60m | 2:56AM0.64m | 2:37PM0.72m | 3:35AM0.49m | 3:08PM0.84m | 4:12AM0.38m | |||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 7:40 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 13 |
15 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 15 | SSW 13 | W 14 | W 5 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 16 |
166 | 207 | 158 | 145 | 119 | 127 | 112 | 67 | 107 | 16 | 188 | 215 | 265 | 195 | 186 | 127 | 125 | 85 | 102 | 82 | 229 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | SSW 16 | WNW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 14 | SSW 12 | W 16 | SSW 12 | W 5 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | WNW 5 | W 5 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 20 | WNW 18 | WNW 11 |
204 | 169 | 201 | 142 | 102 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 58 | 129 | 28 | 13 | 12 | 49 | 18 | 11 | 27 | 64 | 149 | 211 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | W 16 | W 16 | WNW 16 | SW 16 | W 18 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 13 | S 10 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 |
226 | 11 | 121 | 47 | 47 | 84 | 10 | 54 | 16 | 37 | 9 | 28 | 14 | 12 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 8 | 23 | 22 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 5 | W 5 | — | WSW 5 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 7 | WNW 3 | WNW 6 |
280 | 100 | 286 | 158 | 150 | 77 | 170 | 158 | 119 | 11 | 17 | — | 7 | 18 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 30 | 6 | 96 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 106 | 3 | 240 | 134 | 3 | 107 | 205 | 45 | 205 | 205 | 0 | 76 | 107 | 0 | 7 | 106 | 12 | 76 | 238 | 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.











