Pescaderos Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° N 119.86° W

Pescaderos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pescaderos sea temperature is
21.2° C
3.9° 

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


Pescaderos surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 334 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 11th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 11th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 15th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s get real about the surf outlook for Pescaderos.

Honestly, this is a tough stretch for Pescaderos. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty quiet with not much to get excited about. There’s a big gap of poor to marginal conditions right through to the start of the third week. The wave energy is weak, rarely pushing past moderate (145 to 299), and the swell is tiny—mostly around 1.0 ft to 3 ft—with a long period between 14 and 18 seconds. That long period is a bit of a tease; it could offer shape, but the size just isn’t there to make it count.

The first real glimmer of something starts on Saturday, the 22nd of August. A pulse of short-period swell from the WNW pushes the height up to 4 ft, with moderate energy (405). It’s still not perfect, but it’s the first time the ocean shows any real pulse. The cross-off winds on Sunday morning, the 23rd, could clean things up, but the swell drops back to 2 ft quickly. This is the best on offer, but it’s a fleeting moment.

The standout in this whole forecast is the Thursday morning, the 20th of August. It’s not the biggest, with a 2 ft SSW swell, but the energy is decent (175) and the wind goes cross-off with a gentle breeze, leaving the surface clean. For a spot that’s been struggling, that’s the best window for a surfable little wave. Expect crowds at this beginner-friendly break, as it’s a fairly consistent spot.

Overall, the water temp is about average for the time of year. If you’re a beginner, the bigger swell on the 22nd at 4 ft is still manageable, but anything over 5 ft would be a warning. For experts, there’s nothing here over 8 ft, so it’s all for everyone.

Stay patient, wait for that clean cross-off window, and keep your eyes on the horizon. Forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
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0
0
1
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2
0
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
79
123
152
109
127
125
122
160
154
104
180
240
295
295
318
239
188
214
Wind (km/h)
0
W
5
S
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
0
S
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
NNE
5
S
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NNW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
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High Tide
8:19PM2.40m
10:12AM1.62m
9:09PM2.41m
10:46AM1.71m
9:58PM2.34m
11:20AM1.78m
10:45PM2.20m
11:54AM1.84m
11:32PM2.00m
12:29PM1.88m
00:20AM1.77m
1:03PM1.89m
1:15AM1.53m
Low Tide
3:39AM-0.05m
2:57PM0.96m
4:19AM-0.04m
3:49PM0.87m
4:56AM0.04m
4:41PM0.80m
5:30AM0.19m
5:33PM0.75m
6:03AM0.37m
6:28PM0.74m
6:34AM0.58m
7:27PM0.75m
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:51
7:50
7:49
7:47
7:46
7:45
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Temp °C
21
25
25
21
23
24
19
21
22
18
21
23
21
23
24
21
24
25
22
Feels °C
23
26
25
21
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24
20
22
22
19
22
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21
23
23
21
23
24
21
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Information about the Pescaderos Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pescaderos 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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