Oceano Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.11° N 120.63° W

Oceano Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oceano sea temperature is
17.4°C
0.5° 

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


Oceano surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NW swell with 588 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oceano in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 11PM. 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+)11PM (Mon 14th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 15th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 20th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
3
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
3
1
0
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1
WNW
8
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
1.5
NW
7
0.6
SW
18
1.8
WNW
7
2.2
NW
8
0.7
SW
18
2
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
464
432
344
212
128
238
238
203
201
117
138
184
184
204
252
333
558
311
418
335
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
0
NNW
10
SW
10
W
0
NW
5
W
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
20
WNW
5
NNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
10
WNW
20
NW
5
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
1:37AM1.48m
12:57PM1.94m
2:52AM1.36m
1:36PM1.87m
4:51AM1.31m
2:26PM1.80m
7:45AM1.36m
3:36PM1.75m
8:06AM1.43m
4:57PM1.74m
8:25AM1.49m
6:06PM1.79m
Low Tide
7:21PM0.54m
6:34AM1.03m
8:18PM0.58m
7:00AM1.17m
9:27PM0.63m
7:24AM1.28m
10:47PM0.64m
8:09AM1.36m
00:02AM0.60m
10:53AM1.39m
00:59AM0.54m
12:22PM1.33m
1:41AM0.48m
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6:45
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6:48
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7:10
7:08
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7:01
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Temp °C
24
18
20
19
15
17
19
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22
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Feels °C
21
18
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14
20
18
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14
18
17
14
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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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