Pescaderos Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° N 119.86° W

Pescaderos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pescaderos sea temperature is
20.9°C
3.5° 

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


Pescaderos surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 326 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 25th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 26th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 30th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a yarn about what’s coming up at Pescaderos.

Right now we’ve got a bit of a flat start, mate. Tuesday morning the 25th of August has got tiny 2ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, but the wind’s cross and it’s just poor conditions. Not a wave worth paddling for. Tuesday afternoon stays poor with 1ft.

Wednesday the 26th sees the swell bump up a touch to 3ft from the SSE, period around 13 seconds. The wind stays light cross-shore in the morning, but it’s only marginal at best. The combined swell energy is moderate (376), but the surf is still questionable.

Thursday the 27th morning is poor with 2ft S swell and onshore wind, but Thursday afternoon things finally turn. The wind goes light cross-offshore, the waves are 2ft from the S with a 12-second period, and the comment says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the first real highlight – clean, small but rideable. Not a standout for size, but for cleanliness it’s the best we’ve seen.

Friday the 28th morning drops to 3ft from the WNW but with a short 8-second period and cross wind – poor. Friday afternoon is tiny 1ft with clean wind but not enough push.

Saturday the 29th has 2ft SW swell, long 17-second period in the morning, combined energy moderate (399), but the wind is cross and conditions are marginal. Saturday afternoon stays marginal with 2ft and cross-off wind.

Sunday the 30th morning gives 3ft SSW swell, 15-second period, combined energy 319, but still only marginal due to cross wind. Sunday afternoon sees 3ft SSW, 14-second period, combined energy 419 (moderate), with clean cross-off wind – that’s another decent window.

Monday the 31st drops to 2ft and poor conditions in the morning, then 2ft and ordinary in the afternoon.

Tuesday the 1st of September is ordinary with 2ft S swell and cross-off wind.

Wednesday the 2nd goes back to poor with 2ft and cross wind.

Now here’s the real standout – Thursday the 3rd of September afternoon. The swell is 2ft from the SSW, period 18 seconds – that’s very long period groundswell. The wind is clean cross-offshore, and the combined energy is moderate (273). The comment says “expect good surf conditions.” For a spot like Pescaderos, that’s the best on offer in the whole 16 days. The long period will make it a bit straight at the beach, but with clean wind and that energy, it’s the one to circle.

Friday the 4th through to Wednesday the 9th of September mostly stays in the 2ft to 2ft range with SSW swell, periods from 14 to 18 seconds, and light winds, but most sessions are either marginal or poor. A few afternoons have clean cross-off wind, but the size never really kicks.

Overall, the water temperature here is 70°F, which is 6° warmer than normal – that’s very unusual for the time of year, so you’ll be surfing in a warm bath.

The best surf window is Thursday afternoon the 3rd of September, with a second nod to Sunday afternoon the 30th of August. Otherwise, it’s a pretty small and ordinary run for Pescaderos.

Stay patient, mate. Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
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1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
10
0.9
WNW
8
0.4
SW
16
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
91
133
212
189
126
102
132
80
109
68
312
302
261
255
314
280
183
160
102
113
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
WSW
5
N
10
SW
5
SW
10
E
5
SSE
5
W
5
NNE
10
WSW
20
W
10
NW
10
WSW
20
W
10
NW
10
WSW
15
W
10
NW
10
SW
15
W
5
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
glassy
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cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross
cross-off
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High Tide
9:50AM1.54m
8:34PM2.09m
10:09AM1.59m
9:10PM2.11m
10:30AM1.66m
9:45PM2.07m
10:51AM1.73m
10:22PM1.99m
11:14AM1.81m
11:01PM1.86m
11:39AM1.87m
11:45PM1.70m
12:07PM1.93m
00:36AM1.51m
Low Tide
2:29PM1.07m
3:42AM0.25m
3:05PM0.98m
4:07AM0.27m
3:43PM0.89m
4:32AM0.32m
4:22PM0.81m
4:56AM0.41m
5:03PM0.74m
5:19AM0.53m
5:49PM0.69m
5:43AM0.68m
6:42PM0.65m
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6:28
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6:31
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7:35
7:32
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Temp °C
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32
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Feels °C
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32
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32
32
26
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29
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26
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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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