Oceano surf break

Oceano surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 23 May 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
13.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Saturday (May 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oceano in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 11PM. 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 (Sat 23rd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 26th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 27th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
3
1
0
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
2.5
WNW
7
2.4
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
13
2.1
WNW
12
2.4
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1
WNW
18
1.2
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
15
1.2
WNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
201
203
157
143
134
134
346
499
358
353
674
834
1465
1227
1390
787
586
589
733
653
565
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
NE
10
WSW
10
W
5
NNE
15
W
15
WNW
5
NNE
15
W
25
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
W
0
SSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
5
NE
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
NNE
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
6:04PM1.83m
5:21AM1.61m
6:42PM1.92m
6:41AM1.52m
7:15PM1.99m
7:52AM1.48m
7:45PM2.05m
8:54AM1.48m
8:13PM2.09m
9:48AM1.49m
8:41PM2.12m
10:37AM1.50m
9:10PM2.13m
Low Tide
11:01AM0.43m
00:01AM1.05m
11:50AM0.57m
1:08AM0.86m
12:33PM0.72m
2:01AM0.68m
1:13PM0.85m
2:45AM0.52m
1:49PM0.97m
3:24AM0.39m
2:24PM1.07m
4:00AM0.30m
2:57PM1.14m
4:36AM0.24m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:05
8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:08
Temp °C
16
16
13
16
17
13
15
16
12
15
15
13
15
15
13
16
16
14
17
17
13
15
14
12
15
15
12
12
13
10
12
10
8
12
11
11
13
13
13
15
14
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
WNW
14
2.1
WNW
13
0.7
SW
14
2.4
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
15
1.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
125
127
88
86
85
134
346
499
358
353
344
323
1465
208
1390
787
586
281
733
653
179
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.1
S
10
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.7
WNW
19
1
WNW
18
1
WNW
10
0.5
SW
14
1.2
WNW
14
Energy kJ
201
203
157
143
134
56
186
156
212
123
255
211
2
158
149
332
589
175
92
565
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.4
SW
19
0.4
WNW
16
0.2
S
10
0.4
NW
9
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
NW
23
0.5
WNW
21
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
14
0.1
SW
21
0.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
20
20
19
19
90
98
7
22
7
7
2
2
21
251
121
88
92
18
91
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
4
0.5
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
6
2.5
WNW
7
2.4
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
9
Energy kJ
56
7
10
43
674
834
1227
158
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
3
Distance (km)
205
107
0
179
107
0
107
415
0
86
1463
3
107
240
0
205
115
0
107
240
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
1
3
3
4
4
3
9
2
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
7
7
6
6
7
9
5
5
5
5
4
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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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