Oceano Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.11° N 120.63° W

Oceano Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Oceano sea temperature is
16.6° C
0.2° 

Oceano surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Oceano surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with 561 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period with SW swell.

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 (Aug 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oceano in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM. 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+) 8AM (Fri 21st Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 27th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
1.1
NW
6
1.1
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
7
1.1
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
7
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
1.3
WNW
7
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
1.4
NW
7
0.9
SSW
14
1.7
WNW
7
1.1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
164
88
94
110
105
129
220
234
129
138
154
143
145
132
129
189
269
286
501
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
W
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:28AM1.36m
5:41PM1.85m
9:03AM1.42m
6:40PM1.90m
9:28AM1.47m
7:29PM1.97m
9:49AM1.51m
8:12PM2.04m
10:10AM1.56m
8:51PM2.09m
10:32AM1.61m
9:29PM2.10m
Low Tide
00:48AM0.59m
10:59AM1.32m
1:42AM0.50m
12:25PM1.32m
2:25AM0.42m
1:23PM1.27m
3:00AM0.35m
2:08PM1.20m
3:32AM0.30m
2:48PM1.12m
4:00AM0.28m
3:27PM1.03m
4:28AM0.30m
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6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
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7:44
7:43
7:40
7:39
7:38
7:37
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Temp °C
15
21
21
17
23
23
18
24
23
17
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27
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Feels °C
15
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17
22
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17
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21
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21
17
24
23
20
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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.

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