Surf Forecasts:
Pescaderos surf forecast from 8 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★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with S 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 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| 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, crew, Rusty here. Gotta be real with you: the next stretch looks pretty poor. We're in for a serious flat spell to start, and while there’s a hint of life in the second week, it's nothing to ring the alarm bells about.
The first week, from the 8th through the 14th, is basically a no-go. We're talking knee-high mush at best, with waves only 1 to 2 feet. The swell’s from the south, but it's weak, with the combined energy struggling to get past the low 200s. The wind is mostly light and cross-shore, which is fine, but there’s just no power in the water. It’s the kind of conditions that make you wonder why you brought your board.
The second week starts to show a few pulses. Around the 15th, we see the swell bump up slightly to 2 to 3 feet, and the energy starts climbing into the 300s. It's still mostly cross-shore winds, so it won't be perfect, but there might be a salvageable session on a log if you're keen.
The main event, if you can call it that, looks like it's shaping up for Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th of August. The swell swings around to the WNW, and we finally get some size. The 18th afternoon shows a quick spike to 6 feet, but it's coupled with a short, wonky 6-second period, so expect a jumbled mess. The saving grace is a cross-offshore wind, which will put some shape on it. Then we get to the 19th afternoon. This is the one to watch. The forecast shows 4 feet from the WNW with an 8-second period, and the wind will be light and cross-offshore. The energy is solid, reading at 324, and it looks like the cleanest window in the whole period. It’s not huge, but it could be fun, lined-up waves. The days around it have similar swell, around 3-4 feet, but the wind goes more cross-shore, taking the shine off. This short-period swell will be better at the points and reefs than the beach, just so you know.
Oh, and the water is roasting. It’s at 70°, which is nearly 7° warmer than it should be this time of year. That’s a big deal, so leave the wetsuit at home if you can handle it.
Bottom line: this week is a skunk. The middle of next week, particularly Wednesday afternoon the 19th, is the best bet, but it's a long way out so don't book it in stone yet. I'll be watching the charts.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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AM | PM | 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) | S 18 | SW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 97 | 65 | 125 | 125 | 121 | 153 | 105 | 102 | 96 | 56 | 123 | 121 | 109 | 173 | 125 | 122 | 118 | 154 | 104 | 180 | 240 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 8:21AM1.34m | 6:24PM2.20m | 9:02AM1.44m | 7:24PM2.32m | 9:38AM1.53m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:40AM1.21m | 2:11AM0.13m | 12:58PM1.16m | 2:57AM0.01m | 2:01PM1.07m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | SW 16 | WNW 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 6 | 65 | 24 | 125 | 121 | 153 | 105 | 102 | 59 | 24 | 123 | 121 | 109 | 173 | 125 | 122 | 118 | 154 | 104 | 180 | 240 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 12 | S 16 | W 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 75 | 37 | 125 | 3 | 40 | 44 | 38 | 37 | 29 | 56 | 22 | 21 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 34 | 22 | 21 | 103 | 102 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 97 | 46 | 98 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 38 | 97 | 96 | 33 | 33 | 14 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 87 | 20 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 |
| kJ | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 1 | 0 | 191 | 1 | 0 | 221 | 191 | 0 | 150 | 311 | 0 | 311 | 1 | 0 | 149 | 1 | 0 | 149 | 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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