Surf Forecasts:
Pescaderos surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with 606 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pescaderos over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, looking at the 16-day picture. It’s a slow start, so let’s break it down.
For the first week and a half, it’s a grind. The water is about 64°F, a touch warmer than normal, which is nice.
The first real chance is Wednesday afternoon the 8th at Pescaderos. The swell is about 6ft out of the WNW, but it’s a short, weak 7-second period. The wind is offshore from the W, so it’ll be clean, but the waves will be a bit crumbly. The combined energy is moderate (595).
Better is Thursday the 9th in the afternoon. The swell drops to 4ft out of the WNW, but the wind goes glassy from the SSW. That’s a big win for clean, smooth waves. The period is a bit better at 9 seconds, so there’s more shape. Energy is moderate (573). This is the best of the first few days, but it’s still small.
After that, it’s a long, quiet stretch. From Friday the 10th through to Saturday the 18th, the swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, with periods all over the place. The wind is often cross or onshore, and the wave energy is weak to low-moderate. There are a lot of “poor” and “marginal” days. A few clean afternoons pop up, like Wednesday the 15th and Wednesday the 22nd, but the swell is just too small to get excited about.
Then the real standout shows up. Sunday the 19th of July. The morning at Pescaderos is the one. The swell is 3ft, but it’s from the SSE with a very long 17-second period. That’s proper groundswell with real punch. The wind is glassy from the SE, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 952. This is a clean, lined-up, quality swell. The afternoon holds at 4ft, but the wind gets a bit cross, so it’s not as good. Sunday morning the 19th is the clear winner.
The final days have a few more clean afternoons, like Wednesday the 22nd with a 3ft SSW swell and cross-off wind, but nothing else really stands out.
So, short-term, Thursday the 9th afternoon is your clean, small-wave option. But the real standout, the one you want to book, is Sunday the 19th of July morning – glassy, long-period, and a lot of energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 247 | 351 | 216 | 243 | 206 | 169 | 169 | 167 | 172 | 118 | 152 | 134 | 116 | 104 | 139 | 141 | 122 | 120 | 202 | 330 | 248 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 4:52PM1.97m | 6:32AM1.23m | 5:42PM2.10m | 8:00AM1.30m | 6:35PM2.24m | 9:03AM1.38m | 7:29PM2.37m | 9:53AM1.46m | 8:23PM2.47m | 10:38AM1.52m | 9:15PM2.51m | 11:20AM1.58m | 10:06PM2.48m | 12:03PM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:27AM0.62m | 10:37AM1.03m | 1:26AM0.38m | 11:44AM1.10m | 2:19AM0.16m | 12:52PM1.13m | 3:08AM-0.01m | 1:54PM1.11m | 3:56AM-0.12m | 2:53PM1.07m | 4:42AM-0.16m | 3:49PM1.03m | 5:26AM-0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 |
 | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | 8:12 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 |
Feels °C | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 232 | 351 | 216 | 243 | 206 | 169 | 126 | 137 | 94 | 68 | 53 | 75 | 116 | 82 | 77 | 73 | 122 | 120 | 49 | 97 | 248 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 9 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 66 | 175 | 173 | 169 | 121 | 118 | 169 | 167 | 172 | 118 | 152 | 134 | 67 | 104 | 139 | 141 | 68 | 26 | 26 | 151 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 18 | S 18 | S 20 | S 16 | S 18 | S 14 | SE 9 | S 16 | W 16 | SW 19 | S 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | W 14 |
| kJ | 2 | 93 | 91 | 82 | 79 | 72 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 24 | 37 | 3 | 45 | 20 | 59 | 26 | 44 | 17 | 109 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | ESE 2 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — |
| kJ | 247 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 77 | 70 | 1 | — | 23 | 80 | 202 | 330 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 41 | 1 | 135 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 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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