Pescaderos Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° N 119.86° W

Pescaderos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pescaderos sea temperature is
20.6° C
3.8° 

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


Pescaderos surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 24s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SW swell with 546 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pescaderos in the next 16 days are 0.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 23rd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 24th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 24s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 26th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at the surf coming up for Pescaderos over the next few weeks.

Honestly, mate, it's a bit of a flat spell on the horizon here. The forecast is pretty grim for the next 16 days, with only a few moments that even get close to being worth a paddle. The energy is weak, and the quality is always marginal. This is one of those stretches where you're better off checking the forecast again in a few days.

The first proper sniff of anything that might be rideable comes on the morning of Thursday the 24th of July. The swell is a tiny 2ft out of the SSW, but it's a very long-period groundswell of 24 seconds, which gives it a bit of push. The combined energy is moderate (680). The wind is light and cross-shore, so the surface will be clean. It's a beginner-friendly break, and the size is perfect for learning. But it's inconsistent, and the crowds are sometimes an issue. Given the limited options, this is the standout, but it's a quiet one.

The week that follows is a write-off. From Thursday the 24th of July all the way through to the morning of Sunday the 3rd of August, every single session is marked as marginal or poor. The swell hangs around 2ft to 3ft, and the winds are light but cross or cross-on. The combined energy values are moderate, ranging from 348 to 700, but the wave quality is just not there. You'll be staring at a lot of flat, bumpy water.

Then, on the afternoon of Sunday the 3rd of August, things get a little interesting. The data says "expect good surf conditions" for the first time. The swell is 3ft out of the south with a period of 12 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the west at 15 mph. The combined energy is moderate (286). It's still small, but the clean conditions make it almost worth a look. After that, it's back to poor surf with weak energy (115 to 175) and lumpy wind.

The last mention of anything is on the morning of Wednesday the 6th of August. The swell is a tiny 1ft out of the SW with a period of 14 seconds, and the combined energy is weak (83). The wind is glassy—dead calm. It's surfable, but barely. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.

So, to be honest, don't get your hopes up. The best bet is the morning of Thursday the 24th of July, but even that's a long shot. After that, the afternoon of Sunday the 3rd of August is the only other time you might get a clean wave, but it's small. The rest is a blank run. This area just goes flat sometimes.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
6
0.6
SSE
13
1.7
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
6
0.6
SSW
24
0.4
SW
24
0.7
SW
21
0.7
SSW
21
0.6
SSW
21
0.9
SW
19
0.7
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
213
137
220
183
368
141
467
404
288
546
384
327
399
408
325
377
358
377
343
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
WSW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
N
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
N
10
SSW
10
SSW
0
N
5
SW
10
SW
0
ESE
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NNW
Wind State
off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
High Tide
8:06AM1.27m
6:06PM1.92m
9:02AM1.34m
6:53PM1.97m
9:37AM1.39m
7:36PM2.03m
10:04AM1.43m
8:16PM2.10m
10:30AM1.46m
8:53PM2.15m
10:56AM1.49m
9:29PM2.17m
Low Tide
1:11AM0.58m
11:12AM1.20m
1:59AM0.47m
12:20PM1.24m
2:39AM0.37m
1:15PM1.23m
3:14AM0.29m
2:00PM1.20m
3:47AM0.23m
2:39PM1.15m
4:18AM0.20m
3:16PM1.11m
4:48AM0.19m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:05
6:05
6:05
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8:07
8:07
8:07
8:06
8:06
8:05
8:04
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Temp °C
25
30
32
27
29
29
27
29
31
28
30
29
25
28
28
25
27
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26
Feels °C
21
29
30
25
28
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27
28
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27
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26
29
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27
27
26
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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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