Oceano surf break

Oceano surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 23 Apr 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
14.7° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 2AM. 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+) 8AM (Fri 24th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 24th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 1st May)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thu
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
WNW
11
0.5
W
16
0.6
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
201
145
145
127
170
67
119
129
188
215
192
195
186
127
81
73
148
123
229
249
236
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
10
WSW
15
W
10
NW
10
WNW
15
W
5
NNE
10
W
20
WNW
5
N
5
WNW
15
WNW
5
NNE
10
WSW
10
W
5
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:17AM1.87m
6:57PM1.71m
5:41AM1.79m
7:34PM1.81m
6:54AM1.75m
8:05PM1.90m
7:56AM1.72m
8:32PM1.98m
8:52AM1.68m
8:57PM2.04m
9:42AM1.65m
9:22PM2.09m
10:30AM1.62m
Low Tide
10:39PM1.32m
11:48AM0.34m
00:11AM1.18m
12:42PM0.41m
1:18AM1.00m
1:26PM0.49m
2:11AM0.81m
2:04PM0.60m
2:56AM0.64m
2:37PM0.72m
3:35AM0.49m
3:08PM0.84m
4:12AM0.38m
3:37PM0.95m
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clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:11
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7:42
7:43
7:43
7:44
7:45
7:45
7:46
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Temp °C
14
16
16
12
13
15
12
14
15
13
15
16
12
18
19
14
18
17
13
16
16
10
13
12
9
11
11
10
11
11
11
12
12
9
16
17
13
17
15
11
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.5
W
15
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
W
14
0.6
W
5
0.6
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
14
Energy kJ
201
145
119
127
112
50
107
15
188
215
192
195
186
127
81
16
148
107
78
249
236
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
W
16
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
NW
6
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SSW
11
0.5
WNW
5
0.3
SSW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.4
NW
19
0.4
WNW
18
0.7
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
10
0.3
WSW
14
Energy kJ
121
142
138
69
68
67
58
129
28
28
9
49
24
15
27
73
96
123
229
69
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
12
0.3
W
16
0.3
W
16
0.4
WNW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.4
WNW
11
0.2
WSW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
NW
8
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
SW
12
0.2
WSW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
8
Energy kJ
23
47
47
84
10
47
16
37
9
11
12
24
28
26
18
50
23
22
54
53
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
6
1
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
W
5
0.7
W
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.6
W
4
0.6
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
4
0.5
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
5
1
WNW
6
1.6
WNW
6
Energy kJ
149
125
145
64
170
119
18
25
7
10
17
15
8
39
62
190
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
3
251
134
3
107
238
12
86
238
0
76
238
3
42
238
0
76
185
3
86
134
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
9
5
5
6
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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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