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Oceano Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Luis Obispo (23 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Oceano surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 17 May 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oceano this week:
The surf forecast for Oceano over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 8ft and 8s period with a secondary swell of 6ft and 8s. Another secondary swell of 2ft and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Oceano in the next 12 days are 10ft 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 18th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 18th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceano over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 343 | 549 | 1019 | 1042 | 746 | 830 | 1495 | 616 | 982 | 887 | 909 | 931 | 540 | 540 | 461 | 702 | 453 | 966 | 1235 | 534 | 973 | 1380 | 443 | 463 | 367 | 358 | 368 | 343 | 302 | 245 | 254 | 248 | 201 | 403 | 243 | 352 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | on | glass | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (ft) | 1:11AM 6.17 | 5:25PM 4.95 | 2:12AM 5.87 | 5:51PM 5.25 | 3:31AM 5.54 | 6:15PM 5.61 | 4:58AM 5.28 | 6:41PM 6.1 | 6:22AM 5.15 | 7:10PM 6.63 | 7:39AM 5.15 | 7:43PM 7.15 | 8:49AM 5.18 | 8:20PM 7.64 | 9:54AM 5.22 | 9:00PM 7.97 | 10:56AM 5.25 | 9:43PM 8.14 | 11:57AM 5.22 | 10:29PM 8.07 | 12:58PM 5.18 | 11:18PM 7.84 | 2:00PM 5.15 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 9:24AM 1.35 | 8:34PM 4.72 | 10:14AM 1.44 | 10:24PM 4.46 | 11:00AM 1.61 | 11:49PM 3.87 | 11:45AM 1.8 | 12:54AM 3.05 | 12:28PM 2.1 | 1:49AM 2.1 | 1:11PM 2.46 | 2:40AM 1.21 | 1:55PM 2.82 | 3:29AM 0.43 | 2:40PM 3.18 | 4:20AM -0.13 | 3:25PM 3.51 | 5:11AM -0.39 | 4:13PM 3.77 | 6:03AM -0.39 | 5:04PM 3.97 | 6:57AM -0.2 | 6:01PM 4.13 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thu 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 |
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| Temp. °F | 55 | 63 | 64 | 57 | 73 | 73 | 63 | 68 | 68 | 57 | 70 | 66 | 61 | 73 | 72 | 64 | 77 | 75 | 61 | 68 | 64 | 54 | 63 | 61 | 54 | 63 | 63 | 57 | 68 | 66 | 55 | 66 | 66 | 59 | 66 | 66 |
| Feels °F (?) | 50 | 57 | 57 | 54 | 66 | 63 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 54 | 66 | 63 | 59 | 70 | 66 | 63 | 70 | 68 | 55 | 61 | 55 | 48 | 57 | 54 | 50 | 57 | 54 | 52 | 59 | 55 | 48 | 59 | 57 | 54 | 61 | 63 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 73°F on Mon morning, min 52°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 77°F on Fri morning, min 55°F on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 68°F on Sat morning, min 50°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 68°F on Tue morning, min 54°F on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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