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Pescadero State Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Mateo (15 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Pescadero State Beach surfForecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 04 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Pescadero State Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pescadero State Beach sea temperature is
14.1° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pescadero State Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Pescadero State Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pescadero State Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 11th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 11th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 4th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pescadero State Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | WNW 11 | SSW 17 | WNW 8 | |
580 | 522 | 373 | 298 | 237 | 201 | 138 | 252 | 232 | 224 | 214 | 183 | 274 | 464 | 277 | 198 | 415 | 280 | 202 | 325 | 313 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 2:21PM1.65m | 00:26AM2.11m | 3:21PM1.62m | 1:04AM2.03m | 4:28PM1.61m | 1:47AM1.95m | 5:31PM1.64m | 2:39AM1.86m | 6:19PM1.69m | 3:43AM1.77m | 6:51PM1.77m | 4:59AM1.70m | 7:16PM1.86m | 6:17AM1.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:30PM1.37m | 8:03AM0.37m | 7:11PM1.44m | 8:52AM0.43m | 8:02PM1.49m | 9:44AM0.48m | 9:14PM1.52m | 10:35AM0.53m | 10:44PM1.49m | 11:23AM0.57m | 00:05AM1.38m | 12:08PM0.61m | 1:07AM1.20m | 12:49PM0.68m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 |
 | 8:00 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | 8:07 |
— | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 |
12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 16 | WNW 8 | W 10 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
 kJ | 580 | 522 | 373 | 298 | 237 | 126 | 138 | 55 | 232 | 224 | 214 | 133 | 88 | 82 | 277 | 90 | 392 | 206 | 202 | 243 | 313 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 7 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | W 15 | W 14 | SSW 19 | W 10 | SSW 18 | NW 7 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 169 | 100 | 180 | 188 | 199 | 201 | 95 | 252 | 56 | 89 | 68 | 43 | 41 | 123 | 109 | 106 | 415 | 146 | 178 | 107 | 226 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 21 | SW 21 | W 16 | W 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | W 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 58 | 31 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 106 | 134 | 127 | 14 | 34 | 50 | 74 | 40 | 151 | 98 | 125 | 280 | 81 | 325 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | — | NW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 24 | 32 | — | — | 57 | 59 | 183 | 274 | 464 | — | 198 | — | 277 | 193 | 199 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 13 | 37 | 49 | 13 | 49 | 52 | 13 | 49 | 49 | 21 | 49 | 49 | 39 | 49 | 49 | 13 | 49 | 60 | 13 | 0 |
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Information about the Pescadero State Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pescadero State Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pescadero State Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pescadero State Beach 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 (Pescadero State Beach) 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 Pescadero State Beach 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.
Pescadero State Beach is 28 km (17 miles) from Redwood City. If you plan a vacation in San Mateo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Redwood City. Redwood City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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