Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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 ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly 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 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 96 | 79 | 123 | 152 | 109 | 127 | 125 | 122 | 160 | 154 | 104 | 180 | 240 | 295 | 295 | 318 | 239 | 188 | 214 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | off |
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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 59 | 79 | 123 | 152 | 109 | 127 | 125 | 122 | 160 | 154 | 104 | 180 | 240 | 295 | 295 | 318 | 239 | 188 | 214 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | SSE 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 5 | SW 13 | S 10 | WNW 5 | SW 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 29 | 15 | 33 | 14 | 16 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 30 | 21 | 103 | 100 | 20 | 45 | 8 | 22 | 15 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | S 9 | S 11 | SW 13 | S 10 | WNW 10 | S 16 | W 10 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 96 | 51 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 44 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 75 | 87 | 16 | 20 | 27 | 8 | 10 | 45 | 8 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 8 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 22 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 26 | 31 | 21 | 21 | 40 | 34 | — | 34 | 34 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 221 | 1 | 0 | 149 | 1 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 150 | 1 | 0 | 150 | 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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