Oceano surf break

Oceano surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 22 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
14.3° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 23rd Apr)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 23rd Apr)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 23rd Apr)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
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
3
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
6
0.5
W
15
0.4
WNW
14
0.5
W
14
0.5
W
16
0.6
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
367
410
471
280
207
294
145
150
107
112
69
107
129
188
215
192
286
186
127
125
85
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
25
NW
10
N
15
N
25
NW
15
NNW
15
W
20
WNW
10
NW
10
W
10
WSW
5
ESE
5
SSW
15
WSW
10
E
10
SSW
15
SW
5
E
5
SW
15
W
5
N
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
5:06PM1.52m
2:51AM1.98m
6:11PM1.60m
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
Low Tide
9:35AM0.22m
8:48PM1.36m
10:45AM0.28m
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
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6:22
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:15
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7:39
7:40
7:42
7:43
7:43
7:44
7:45
1
Temp °C
15
16
13
18
20
14
16
16
12
14
13
12
15
16
14
15
16
14
15
15
14
12
11
9
14
15
10
13
12
9
11
9
10
13
12
12
13
12
13
14
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
10
0.6
SSW
18
1.2
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
W
14
0.6
WSW
5
0.6
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
Energy kJ
367
243
282
166
207
186
145
119
82
30
47
107
20
188
215
192
286
186
127
125
85
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
NW
15
0.6
WNW
15
0.7
WNW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
WNW
13
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
W
15
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
16
0.6
WSW
5
0.6
WSW
5
0.5
W
5
0.3
SW
18
0.4
W
5
0.4
SW
11
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
WSW
16
Energy kJ
178
59
169
204
169
201
142
102
69
112
67
12
129
21
22
14
49
9
33
27
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
15
0.3
W
16
0.3
W
16
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
NW
8
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
34
23
149
226
11
121
47
47
84
68
69
59
37
28
28
10
12
24
25
18
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
5
1.7
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
6
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
5
Energy kJ
410
471
280
128
294
132
150
107
20
14
10
16
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
107
240
3
3
107
3
240
134
12
107
76
0
16
205
0
30
107
0
7
76
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
6
7
9
5
5
6
6
8
8
5
5
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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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