
Surf Forecasts:
Pescaderos surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, S swell with 420 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pescaderos in the next 16 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pescaderos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, it’s a slow start for Pescaderos. The first few days are offering some small, clean-ish waves, but honestly, nothing is really standing out as a proper session. We’ve got a persistent, long-period groundswell rolling in from the SSW, but the size is tiny, and the energy is just not there to make it worthwhile. For the first week, the combined energy sits in the mid hundreds (around 391 to 570), which is moderate, but the height is barely scraping 2 ft to 4 ft. The water is a very unusual 70°F – that’s 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a real oddity.
Come Thursday the 10th afternoon, we finally see a bit of a pulse. The swell picks up to 5 ft from the SW, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 720 – that’s moderate but getting there. The wind is light from the SSW, so it’s cross-on, but it’s light enough that it won’t ruin it. This is the best of a quiet bunch for the first week, but it’s still only a marginal call.
Looking further out, the real standout is on Saturday the 19th of September. That afternoon, the forecast shows a solid 8 ft swell from the WNW, with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 751, and the wind is light from the W, making it clean cross-off conditions. At that size, it’s for experienced surfers only – 8 ft is pushing into expert territory. The short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly, but for a point break or reef setup, it could be a fun, punchy session. Keep your eye on that one, but it’s a long way off, so don’t lock in your plans just yet.
There’s a gap of a few days in the middle of the second week where the swell drops to nothing, so don’t expect much between the 13th and the 17th. The 17th afternoon shows a spike to 6 ft from the WNW, but it’s only a 6-second period, which is a lot of white water and not much shape.
Overall, the first week is a wait-and-see, with Thursday the 10th being the pick. The second week has a promising, but uncertain, opportunity on the 19th. Hang tight.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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255 | 242 | 201 | 198 | 308 | 361 | 350 | 389 | 383 | 392 | 305 | 330 | 209 | 94 | 161 | 197 | 350 | 264 | 251 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | cross | off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:35AM1.36m | 5:08PM2.02m | 8:08AM1.47m | 6:21PM2.11m | 8:37AM1.57m | 7:22PM2.19m | 9:07AM1.68m | 8:15PM2.22m | 9:36AM1.79m | 9:03PM2.19m | 10:04AM1.88m | 9:50PM2.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:02AM0.40m | 10:25AM1.29m | 1:04AM0.26m | 12:07PM1.22m | 1:52AM0.16m | 1:16PM1.09m | 2:34AM0.11m | 2:11PM0.93m | 3:11AM0.12m | 3:00PM0.78m | 3:45AM0.19m | 3:47PM0.66m | 4:17AM0.32m | ||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 26 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 17 | SW 11 | SW 9 |
255 | 242 | 201 | 198 | 308 | 361 | 350 | 389 | 383 | 392 | 305 | 330 | 209 | 71 | 161 | 75 | 350 | 198 | 230 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | WNW 4 | SW 18 | WNW 4 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
131 | 152 | 192 | 196 | 144 | 142 | 104 | 38 | 14 | 31 | 5 | 50 | 6 | 92 | 138 | 197 | 92 | 264 | 251 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 5 | SW 10 | SW 19 | W 14 | W 13 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 19 | NW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | WNW 12 |
51 | 70 | 45 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 50 | 7 | 68 | 94 | 4 | 37 | 14 | 11 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | WNW 10 | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | — | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | — |
5 | — | 41 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 33 | 35 | 15 | 5 | 7 | — | 9 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 135 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
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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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