Oceano Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.11° N 120.63° W

Oceano Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oceano sea temperature is
18.4°C
2.1° 

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


Oceano surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, WNW swell with 995 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period with SSW 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 Friday (Oct 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oceano in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 16th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 20th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 21st Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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20
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18
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16
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WNW
13
1.8
WNW
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0.9
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16
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SSW
15
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WNW
14
1.7
WNW
13
1.6
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12
1.3
WNW
11
0.9
SW
15
1.7
WNW
10
0.7
SSW
18
2.1
NW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
251
485
376
547
614
527
534
889
385
360
558
489
377
850
995
689
401
309
553
280
503
Wind (km/h)
15
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5
WNW
5
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15
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5
W
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10
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15
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High Tide
1:27PM1.79m
6:36AM1.44m
2:32PM1.71m
7:09AM1.50m
3:56PM1.66m
7:28AM1.56m
5:16PM1.65m
7:45AM1.64m
6:21PM1.66m
8:00AM1.72m
7:17PM1.68m
8:17AM1.82m
8:08PM1.70m
Low Tide
9:51PM0.57m
8:13AM1.43m
10:59PM0.58m
10:41AM1.42m
11:55PM0.57m
12:08PM1.33m
00:39AM0.56m
1:01PM1.19m
1:14AM0.57m
1:43PM1.03m
1:44AM0.60m
2:21PM0.83m
2:13AM0.65m
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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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