Oceano surf break

Oceano surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm 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
13.1° 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 Sunday (May 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 11PM. 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 (Sun 24th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 26th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 30th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
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)
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
2
2
4
3
2
3
1
0
4
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
1.3
WNW
14
2
WNW
13
2.1
WNW
13
2.3
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1
WNW
18
1.2
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
15
1.9
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
157
143
134
134
346
499
358
353
656
653
1384
1376
1307
698
511
582
733
604
565
500
911
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
10
WSW
10
W
5
N
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
25
WNW
15
NW
15
W
15
W
0
SW
10
WSW
10
W
5
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
N
25
WNW
30
WNW
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
11:22AM1.50m
Low Tide
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
3:31PM1.20m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
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
8:09
Temp °C
13
16
17
14
15
16
13
15
15
13
14
15
12
16
17
14
17
17
13
20
19
12
14
15
13
12
13
11
12
10
8
11
12
9
14
13
13
14
13
11
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
1.3
WNW
14
2
WNW
13
0.7
SW
14
2.3
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
15
1.9
WNW
9
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
Energy kJ
88
86
85
134
346
499
358
353
344
653
1384
208
1307
698
511
281
733
604
512
331
249
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.4
WNW
16
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
SSW
14
0.8
WNW
19
1
WNW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
1.2
WNW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
157
143
134
98
186
156
212
123
255
208
2
160
123
424
582
91
92
565
97
65
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.2
S
10
0.4
NW
9
0.2
S
10
0.2
WNW
17
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.2
WNW
23
0.5
WNW
21
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.1
S
21
0.1
SW
21
0.5
SW
14
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SW
23
Energy kJ
19
19
90
81
7
22
7
29
2
2
53
244
121
120
9
17
91
36
135
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
6
2.5
WNW
7
2.1
WNW
8
2.1
WNW
13
1
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
9
Energy kJ
75
75
10
17
34
656
579
1376
192
237
500
911
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
2
7
4
2
2
4
3
2
3
2
1
4
2
1
Distance (km)
0
390
107
0
739
415
12
86
866
3
134
1256
0
205
107
0
342
238
0
134
189
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
4
9
9
7
4
2
4
4
4
2
4
2
3
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
9
8
7
7
6
6
9
8
9
5
5
4
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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