Surf Forecasts:
Pescaderos surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 356 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pescaderos this week:
The surf forecast for Pescaderos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pescaderos in the next 16 days are 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pescaderos over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright crew, Rusty here again, this time in the old-school units. Let's break down what Pescaderos is offering over the next couple of weeks, and honestly, it's a quiet one.
Water temperature is sitting at about 64°F, which is roughly 3°F warmer than usual for this time of year—a nice little bonus.
Right from the start, Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th are dead. We're talking 1ft to 2ft swells with poor conditions and combined energy barely hitting 250—weak stuff. Don't bother.
Monday the 6th is the first day that's even worth a look. A 2ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period pushes the energy to 352 (moderate). By Monday afternoon, clean cross-off winds from the West at 12 mph make it the first real window, but it's still marginal.
The standout window is Tuesday the 7th. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SSW, still with that long 18-second period. The combined energy jumps to 687 (strong), and Tuesday afternoon cleans right up with a WNW cross-off breeze at 12 mph. That's your best chance. The long period will give the waves some shape, though it might close out a bit at the beach break. With crowds only "sometimes," it shouldn't be too hectic. Under 5ft, so it's also fine for beginners.
Wednesday the 8th afternoon offers another clean slot, with a 2ft SSW swell and a light cross-off breeze. Energy drops to 300 (moderate), but it's still a decent option.
From Thursday the 9th onward, things go downhill. The swell switches to the WNW with a short 9-second period, and onshore winds make the 3ft to 4ft waves look ugly. The energy stays moderate to strong (around 480-500), but the quality is poor.
The second week turns into a long, flat slog. From about the 10th of July through the 19th, it's mostly poor conditions with tiny swells and short, choppy periods. A brief bit of glassy conditions on Tuesday the 14th afternoon gives you 2ft WNW swell—surfable but ordinary.
Late in the outlook, around the 16th to 19th, we see longer-period groundswell returning (15-19 seconds) but with tiny wave heights of 1ft to 2ft and moderate energy (300-440). It's a hint of something better, but nothing solid.
Bottom line: Tuesday the 7th is your best shot. The rest of the fortnight is a slow grind. Keep an eye on it, things can turn around.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 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 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 125 | 82 | 176 | 121 | 229 | 171 | 171 | 298 | 319 | 356 | 276 | 343 | 232 | 197 | 216 | 169 | 240 | 149 | 191 | 167 | 172 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:21PM1.56m | 00:44AM1.72m | 2:54PM1.63m | 1:36AM1.55m | 3:28PM1.73m | 2:52AM1.37m | 4:07PM1.84m | 4:39AM1.25m | 4:52PM1.97m | 6:32AM1.23m | 5:42PM2.10m | 8:00AM1.30m | 6:35PM2.24m | 9:03AM1.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:10PM1.20m | 7:53AM0.53m | 8:24PM1.15m | 8:23AM0.65m | 9:50PM1.04m | 8:57AM0.78m | 11:15PM0.85m | 9:41AM0.91m | 00:27AM0.62m | 10:37AM1.03m | 1:26AM0.38m | 11:44AM1.10m | 2:19AM0.16m | 12:52PM1.13m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 |
 | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | 8:13 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 120 | 82 | 176 | 121 | 229 | 171 | 171 | 223 | 319 | 356 | 276 | 202 | 232 | 197 | 216 | 169 | 240 | 149 | 103 | 58 | 51 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | S 18 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | S 19 | WNW 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 125 | 15 | 58 | 58 | 91 | 153 | 154 | 298 | 103 | 84 | 54 | 343 | 66 | 77 | 173 | 169 | 121 | 118 | 191 | 167 | 172 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSW 19 | S 9 | S 9 | WNW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | S 10 | WNW 11 | S 19 | S 9 | SSW 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | ESE 3 | S 18 | S 10 |
| kJ | 9 | 35 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 2 | 13 | 66 | 2 | 175 | 91 | 82 | 79 | 72 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 4 | 8 | 26 | 67 | 39 | 91 | 131 | 94 | 245 | 220 | — | 185 | 99 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 313 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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The above surf forecast table for Pescaderos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pescaderos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pescaderos 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 (Pescaderos) 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).
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