Oceano Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.11° N 120.63° W

Oceano Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 17 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: Monday 19 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with 850 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s 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 Saturday (Oct 17) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 17th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 19th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 20th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SSW
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16
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0.9
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15
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WNW
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11
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WNW
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0.9
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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614
527
508
502
385
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558
489
377
444
688
313
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372
226
280
189
268
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255
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
5
WSW
5
ESE
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
0
WNW
5
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10
SW
10
ESE
10
SE
15
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ENE
5
NW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
NW
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
8:36AM1.94m
8:58PM1.71m
Low Tide
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
2:59PM0.62m
2:43AM0.72m
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Temp °C
32
30
23
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17
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Feels °C
28
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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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