Pescaderos Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° N 119.86° W

Pescaderos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pescaderos sea temperature is
21.5° C
4.2° 

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


Pescaderos surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with 373 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 (Aug 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM. 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 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 15th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s see what’s happening around Pescaderos.

Right now the surf is real small and pretty average. We’ve got tiny, long-period SSW swells coming in below 2 ft through the first few days, and the wind is mostly blowing sideways, so nothing’s really cooking. Friday the 14th starts with 2 ft SSW swell at a very long 18 seconds, combined energy at (365) – that’s moderate. Water temp is 71° and it’s running 8° warmer than normal, which is very unusual for this time of year – feels like bathwater. Pescaderos is beginner-friendly and fairly consistent, but the waves are marginal and the tide’s tricky, so don’t get your hopes up.

From Saturday morning through Sunday the 16th, it stays around 2 ft, cross conditions, and by Sunday the surf quality drops to poor. That small, messy run continues through Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th. Monday morning actually cleans up a bit with light cross-offshore wind from the WSW at 6 mph, but it’s still only 2 ft from the SSW. Tuesday the 18th shows a bump to 3 ft from the WNW, but the period drops to 8 seconds – short-period windswell, not great. Combined energy at (275). Still marginal.

Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th are more of the same: tiny swells, cross winds, and poor to marginal conditions. Friday the 21st shows a little more size, 4 ft from the WNW at 10 seconds, combined energy up to (327), but it’s still cross-shore.

Then after the 22nd, surf really drops off. From Saturday the 22nd right through Monday the 24th, heights fall to 1 ft or less, and combined energy bottoms out as low as (107). Those are poor conditions – not worth paddling out unless you’re real keen.

Now, there’s a change coming later. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th bring a pulse of SSE swell around 4 ft with periods of 14 to 15 seconds. Combined energy jumps into the moderate-to-strong range: (779) Tuesday morning and (820) Wednesday morning – that’s the most energy we’ve seen. Wind stays cross-onshore or cross, so waves are a little bumpy, but it’s the best size of the window.

Thursday the 27th afternoon is the real highlight. That afternoon, we get 3 ft S swell at 14 seconds, combined energy (403), and clean conditions with cross-offshore wind. That’s proper. Not huge, but clean and rideable – the standout session of the whole outlook.

Friday the 28th gets weird: morning still cross and small, but afternoon a sudden 7 ft WNW windswell shows up with only 6 seconds period. Short, steep, likely bumpy. Better for a kite than a paddleboard.

Saturday the 29th morning goes glassy with 2 ft S swell at 18 seconds, combined energy (409). Glassy and clean – perfect for a longboard or beginner. By afternoon, it jumps to 7 ft from the WNW at 6 seconds, which is again more kite territory.

Bottom line: Pescaderos isn’t firing, but Thursday the 27th afternoon offers the best clean surf. That’s the one to circle. Crowds can show up sometimes, so keep that in mind.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
1.5
WNW
6
1
WNW
8
0.5
SSW
16
0.9
WNW
8
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
180
240
232
229
318
212
191
188
188
186
186
151
153
120
186
164
123
118
120
146
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
5
NNW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
NNW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
NW
10
W
15
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NW
10
SW
10
WSW
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N
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10
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5
SSW
10
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High Tide
11:32PM2.00m
12:29PM1.88m
00:20AM1.77m
1:03PM1.89m
1:15AM1.53m
1:40PM1.88m
2:25AM1.33m
2:22PM1.84m
4:21AM1.20m
3:14PM1.80m
4:21PM1.79m
Low Tide
5:33PM0.75m
6:03AM0.37m
6:28PM0.74m
6:34AM0.58m
7:27PM0.75m
7:02AM0.78m
8:36PM0.76m
7:28AM0.97m
10:00PM0.75m
7:51AM1.12m
11:30PM0.69m
00:43AM0.59m
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Temp °C
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19
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Feels °C
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28
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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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