Pescaderos Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° N 119.86° W

Issued: 4 am 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Pescaderos sea temperature is
16.7° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Pescaderos surf forecast from 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 20s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with 323 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with W 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 (Jun 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 30th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 7th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 20s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 7th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
0
2
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
10
1
W
10
0.8
WNW
11
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
S
18
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
21
1.4
WNW
6
0.6
SSW
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
131
225
150
151
102
171
119
98
84
116
121
51
120
82
82
176
121
229
153
154
298
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
WSW
5
ENE
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
N
5
SW
10
WSW
10
NNW
5
SW
15
WSW
0
SSE
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
NNE
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
NNW
10
WSW
15
W
5
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
off
cross
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
12:03PM1.45m
10:18PM2.14m
12:39PM1.46m
10:53PM2.09m
1:14PM1.47m
11:27PM2.00m
1:49PM1.51m
00:03AM1.88m
2:21PM1.56m
00:44AM1.72m
2:54PM1.63m
1:36AM1.55m
3:28PM1.73m
2:52AM1.37m
Low Tide
4:03PM1.18m
5:50AM0.21m
4:41PM1.19m
6:23AM0.26m
5:22PM1.20m
6:54AM0.33m
6:11PM1.21m
7:24AM0.42m
7:10PM1.20m
7:53AM0.53m
8:24PM1.15m
8:23AM0.65m
9:50PM1.04m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:52
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
 mm
Temp °C
20
20
17
19
19
17
19
21
20
21
23
19
22
22
19
23
23
22
24
26
23
Feels °C
19
18
16
19
19
16
19
20
19
20
22
18
21
21
19
22
21
21
23
25
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
10
0.4
SSW
18
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
W
5
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
1
WNW
8
0.4
SSW
16
1.4
WNW
8
Energy kJ
131
123
150
102
100
171
68
54
84
15
121
51
120
82
82
176
121
229
137
100
244
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
19
0.5
SW
16
0.4
S
18
0.4
NW
9
0.5
SW
15
0.3
S
16
0.2
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
22
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
20
Energy kJ
81
51
79
151
102
37
119
98
19
116
45
7
19
74
35
58
34
91
146
154
298
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.2
SSE
9
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
20
0.3
S
18
0.4
SW
18
0.2
S
11
0.4
S
16
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
S
15
0.3
SSW
19
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SSW
21
0.2
WNW
13
0.6
SSW
16
Energy kJ
84
8
48
16
11
30
54
78
9
80
13
18
74
8
9
7
16
15
153
17
169
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.6
W
3
0.7
W
4
0.6
W
5
0.9
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
6
1.4
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
6
Energy kJ
225
128
88
23
59
17
8
8
16
16
38
108
144
148
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
309
1
0
53
1
0
53
1
0
143
1
0
311
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
3
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
8
7
5
8
5
9
5
4
5
6
9
9
9
7
6
8
7
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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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