Surf Forecasts:
Pescaderos surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with 596 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period with WNW 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pescaderos in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pescaderos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, let's talk Pescaderos. This is a beginner-friendly spot, pretty consistent, and the water's sitting at about 66°, which is a couple of degrees warmer than usual for this time of year – feels like a hot tub. The forecast over the next 16 days is a mixed bag, with a lot of marginal or poor conditions, but there are a couple of windows where it’ll be worth the paddle.
The first few days are quiet. Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are offering tiny, weak swell with cross-shore winds – not really worth getting wet. Sunday the 19th stays marginal, nothing to write home about.
Then we get a little glimmer on Monday morning, the 20th of July. The wind goes glassy, flat calm, and the swell fills in at 3ft from the south, with a period around 13 seconds and moderate energy (443). It’s small, but clean as a whistle – perfect for a beginner cruise or a longboard session. That’s the best of the first week.
The middle of the week falls apart again. Tuesday and Wednesday are poor, and Thursday morning stays iffy. But Thursday afternoon, the 23rd, picks up with a clean cross-offshore breeze, swell 2ft from the SSE, period 13 seconds, energy 422. It’s not big, but it’s tidy and fun.
The rest of the month carries a lot of marginal, questionable conditions. The standout, though, comes on Thursday the 30th of July in the afternoon. Another glassy session, with the swell bumping up to 3.6ft from the WNW, period 9 seconds, and energy up at 530. That’s a proper little wave for this spot, and with the glassy surface it’s going to be a joy. That’s your second top pick.
After that, into the first of August, the swell drops back to tiny, inconsistent slop. Nothing to get
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 118 | 97 | 96 | 194 | 159 | 142 | 238 | 238 | 184 | 255 | 240 | 596 | 384 | 249 | 150 | 215 | 215 | 180 | 137 | 139 | 149 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 1:27PM1.75m | 00:38AM1.94m | 2:10PM1.80m | 1:34AM1.67m | 2:53PM1.83m | 2:44AM1.43m | 3:39PM1.86m | 4:21AM1.26m | 4:27PM1.87m | 6:26AM1.22m | 5:17PM1.89m | 8:06AM1.27m | 6:06PM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:48PM0.96m | 7:27AM0.35m | 7:58PM0.95m | 8:04AM0.57m | 9:18PM0.91m | 8:40AM0.77m | 10:46PM0.83m | 9:19AM0.96m | 00:07AM0.71m | 10:07AM1.11m | 1:11AM0.58m | 11:12AM1.20m | 1:59AM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 5 | SW 17 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 118 | 70 | 62 | 43 | 24 | 12 | 238 | 146 | 184 | 255 | 240 | 596 | 384 | 155 | 62 | 215 | 215 | 180 | 137 | 139 | 149 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | S 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 14 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 8 | S 8 | SSE 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 104 | 97 | 96 | 194 | 144 | 142 | 63 | 238 | 119 | 119 | 160 | 40 | 81 | 249 | 150 | 29 | 10 | 115 | 105 | 70 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | WNW 16 | SW 18 | SSE 11 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | W 4 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 4 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | S 16 | S 8 | SSE 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 26 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 54 | 54 | 77 | 146 | 159 | 39 | 135 | 91 | 9 | 69 | 69 | 3 | 34 | 17 | 77 | 20 | 14 | 58 | 13 | 105 | 49 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 4 | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | W 3 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 78 | — | 55 | — | — | 15 | — | 17 | 9 | — | 18 | — | — | — | 2 | 18 | 112 | 112 | 98 | 108 | 95 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 1 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 75 | 1 | 0 | 311 | 311 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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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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