Surf Forecasts:
Pescaderos surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SSE swell with 441 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pescaderos over the next 16 days.
G'day, it's Rusty. Lookin' at the next 16 days for Pescaderos, and I gotta be honest—it's a pretty quiet stretch for this beginner-friendly spot. The water's a touch warmer than usual for July, sittin' around 64°, so that's a nice little bonus if you're paddling out. But the surf? Most of the time it's flat or messy, with poor conditions and nothin' worth gettin' wet for. You'll be waiting a fair few days before any real action shows up.
The first decent chance comes on Wednesday, July 15, in the afternoon. That's the standout window. Swell bumps up to 5 ft out of the WNW, short period around 6 seconds, so it's a bit of a windswell—not the cleanest lines but it's the best we've got. The wind swings cross-offshore, keepin' it clean, and the combined energy is moderate at 309. That's a solid little pulse for a beginner break, though it might be a touch on the bigger side if you're just starting out. Still, with the offshore wind, it's worth a look.
After that, it's mostly marginal stuff. Thursday July 16 has 3 ft from the west with a 9-second period, cross wind, and energy around 315, but it's only marginal due to tide or wind issues. The next little blip is Saturday July 18, with 3 ft from the SSE (not the ideal WSW direction) and period 16 seconds, but again it's marginal. The long period makes it better for points or reefs, but Pescaderos is a beach setup, so it might break a bit too straight. Still, if you're keen, that Saturday morning has light airs and a combined energy of 686—strongish energy—but the swell direction doesn't match the spot's optimum. Later in the second week, around Saturday July 25, there's a whisper of 2 ft from the SW with a very long 20-second period, but it's only a marginal call and the wind is light cross-shore. Not a standout.
Honestly, if you're set on a session, aim for Wednesday afternoon July 15. That's the one time the stars align a little. Otherwise, it's a lot of flat days with small, weak swell and onshore winds. Crowds can show up sometimes, but with conditions this poor, you might have the place to yourself. Keep an eye on the forecasts—things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 172 | 118 | 152 | 163 | 136 | 104 | 139 | 141 | 68 | 26 | 49 | 109 | 47 | 195 | 127 | 151 | 137 | 92 | 104 | 97 | 96 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 10:56PM2.37m | 12:45PM1.70m | 11:46PM2.18m | 1:27PM1.75m | 00:38AM1.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:46PM0.99m | 6:08AM-0.01m | 5:45PM0.97m | 6:48AM0.15m | 6:48PM0.96m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 4 | W 4 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | W 9 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 17 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 172 | 47 | 152 | 163 | 136 | 104 | 139 | 141 | 9 | 6 | 26 | 109 | 47 | 68 | 127 | 151 | 87 | 52 | 85 | 97 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 15 | WNW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | NW 9 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | W 13 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 19 | WNW 8 | WNW 18 | SW 14 | WNW 17 |
| kJ | 49 | 118 | 25 | 26 | 67 | 5 | 35 | 32 | 68 | 19 | 49 | 56 | 32 | 35 | 90 | 89 | 72 | 27 | 104 | 54 | 96 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 16 | S 18 | S 18 | W 17 | NW 9 | W 16 | SW 19 | NW 9 | S 12 | SW 13 | WNW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | W 13 | WNW 20 | WNW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 7 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 6 | 22 | 19 | 59 | 21 | 26 | 44 | 41 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 75 | 29 | 92 | 54 | 50 | 77 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 2 | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | W 8 | — | — | WNW 6 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 56 | 97 | 109 | 195 | 84 | — | 137 | — | — | 45 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 75 | 0 | 1 | 53 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 311 | 35 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 143 | 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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