Oceano surf break

Oceano surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 15 Feb 2026 PST
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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
15.1° C
(Which is 1.8°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oceano in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Feb 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 18th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 18th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 18th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oceano over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon night, strong winds from the W by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
4
3
0
3
3
0
2
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.2
SW
3
WNW
3.5
W
3
WNW
2.3
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.8
W
2.5
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.8
WNW
1
W
Period(s) (?)1615141413117101313131291010101099910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6629248747045301194435162933522717166186155612935843802149664101188
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
30
SE
40
SSW
35
W
15
SW
20
WSW
35
SW
45
W
25
WNW
20
WNW
5
E
15
NNE
20
NW
15
N
15
NNE
20
WNW
5
NE
5
E
5
WSW
5
ENE
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
onglassglassglassglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:53PM
1.59
8:42AM
2.18
10:16PM
1.66
9:21AM
2.15
10:40PM
1.73
10:01AM
2.07
11:05PM
1.81
10:44AM
1.93
11:33PM
1.89
11:33AM
1.76
12:05AM
1.95
12:30PM
1.57
12:42AM
1.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:37AM
1.06
3:48PM
0.21
3:17AM
0.97
4:16PM
0.26
4:00AM
0.88
4:43PM
0.35
4:47AM
0.80
5:10PM
0.48
5:38AM
0.73
5:38PM
0.64
6:35AM
0.68
6:08PM
0.81
7:44AM
0.63
Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:43--6:43--6:41--6:41
Sunset5:44--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:49--5:50--
cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-720371761-481--------
Temp. °C151413111112121211119111191212912121016
Feels °C (?)108647543557665877910813
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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.

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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