Pescaderos Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° N 119.86° W

Pescaderos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pescaderos sea temperature is
21.8°C
4.5° 

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


Pescaderos surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SSE swell with 478 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. 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 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 30th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 6th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 6th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for Pescaderos.

Right now, the water is sitting at 71°, which is a solid 8° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s way above average, so you’re in for a proper warm soak.

The next 16 days have a real mixed bag of conditions. We start off the weekend with a bit of hope on Sunday morning: a 3-ft SSW swell with a 15-second period. The combined energy’s moderate at 674, and the wind is a light cross-shore from the WSW at 6 mph. The comments say it’s marginal, but with a clean-off look for Sunday afternoon, you might just get a few fun ones. The wave heights are small though, so keep expectations low.

Monday through to Thursday morning sees the swell drop right off – 2-ft, 1-ft, and the east wind picks up. The energy falls into the weak range, with values under 200. The conditions are poor, and the comments say “poor surf conditions” for most of that stretch. It’s a quiet patch, mate.

Then, Friday’s afternoon session on the 4th of September shows a bit of life: a 3-ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and the wind swinging to a light cross-offshore from the west at 6 mph. The combined energy is 451, so moderate. And the comment says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s better.

Saturday the 5th offers a 2-ft SW swell in the morning, but with a cross breeze, it’s marginal. Sunday the 6th brings a 3-ft SSE swell, and the afternoon cleans up nicely with a cross-offshore wind from the WNW at 6 mph. The energy is 501, moderate. The comment says “expect good surf conditions” – that’s a window to aim for.

Now, the standout – and I mean the standout – is Tuesday the 8th of September. The swell jumps to 12-ft from the SSW, with a 14-second period and a light cross-shore breeze. The combined energy is a massive 4908, which is strong to very strong. But here’s the catch: the comment says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. That’s a heavy-duty wave for experts only, and it’s likely to be a mess if you’re not on a step-up. For the rest of us, it’s a day to watch from the beach.

After that, things taper off. The 10th of September shows a 6-ft WNW swell in the afternoon, but the period is only 6 seconds – that’s short-period wind swell, and the energy is a moderate 464. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but the waves will be choppy and weak. The 11th is similar small stuff.

The following week, from the 13th to the 14th of September, we see a WNW swell around 3-ft to 5-ft with a 9-second period – that’s short-period, messy energy. The wind stays cross, so it’s not great. The comments say “marginal” or “poor.”

So, if you’re planning a paddle, the best windows are the afternoons of the 4th, 6th, and maybe the 10th if you’re okay with short-period waves. But the conditions are generally small and inconsistent. The 8th is a huge swell, but it’s too big for here. For now, keep your board waxed, but don’t get too excited.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sun
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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1
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1
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2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
11
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
1
SSE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
218
183
134
85
74
68
44
79
69
67
152
119
283
204
325
310
291
212
209
373
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
NW
5
SW
10
WSW
10
NW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
NW
10
WSW
25
W
15
NW
10
WSW
15
W
5
NNW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
NNW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross
cross
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cross
cross
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cross
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cross-off
High Tide
11:45PM1.70m
12:07PM1.93m
00:36AM1.51m
12:42PM1.96m
1:45AM1.33m
1:25PM1.97m
3:36AM1.21m
2:24PM1.96m
6:25AM1.24m
3:43PM1.97m
7:35AM1.36m
5:08PM2.02m
Low Tide
5:49PM0.69m
5:43AM0.68m
6:42PM0.65m
6:08AM0.82m
7:45PM0.63m
6:34AM0.97m
9:06PM0.60m
7:03AM1.11m
10:40PM0.53m
7:59AM1.23m
00:02AM0.40m
10:25AM1.29m
1:04AM0.26m
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6:31
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6:35
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7:28
7:27
7:25
7:23
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7:20
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Temp °C
27
23
24
25
20
22
23
19
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26
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21
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Feels °C
26
21
24
24
19
21
21
17
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16
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23
20
22
22
20
22
24
24
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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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