Oceano Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.11° N 120.63° W

Oceano Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 27 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oceano sea temperature is
17.8°C
0.8° 

Oceano surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Oceano surf forecast from 28 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, WNW swell with 637 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with NW 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 (Sep 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) 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 28th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 28th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 29th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
1.8
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
9
1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.6
SW
16
0.9
WNW
10
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
158
124
297
370
267
637
255
360
258
421
414
300
141
229
192
163
164
154
242
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
15
WNW
30
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
25
NW
5
NNW
10
WSW
5
W
5
WNW
10
W
10
WNW
5
NW
5
W
10
WNW
5
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
NNW
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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on
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High Tide
11:27PM1.72m
11:12AM2.11m
00:22AM1.60m
11:47AM2.14m
1:26AM1.48m
12:27PM2.13m
2:49AM1.39m
1:18PM2.08m
4:38AM1.38m
2:24PM2.01m
6:13AM1.45m
3:48PM1.95m
Low Tide
4:59AM0.81m
6:04PM0.37m
5:29AM0.94m
6:58PM0.34m
6:02AM1.07m
8:00PM0.35m
6:41AM1.19m
9:14PM0.36m
7:40AM1.30m
10:34PM0.36m
9:28AM1.36m
11:46PM0.33m
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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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