
Surf Forecasts:
Pescaderos surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pescaderos in the next 16 days are 0.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pescaderos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Pescaderos.
To be straight with you, the next two weeks are looking pretty flat and uninspiring for this spot. We’ve got a long stretch of marginal to poor conditions, with only a couple of days that might just be worth a paddle. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until Friday afternoon, July 31st, but even then it’s a tough call.
That Friday afternoon, July 31st, is the only thing that even comes close to a standout. We’ve got a small 2ft swell from the south, with a period of 12 seconds – that’s a decent groundswell, but it’s weak. The combined swell energy is just 283 (moderate), so there’s not much push behind it. Winds are light cross-shore from the WSW at 9 mph, which will keep the surface clean enough. The water temperature is a balmy 70°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than usual – that’s very unusual for this time of year, so it’ll feel like a warm bath. Still, it’s a beginner-friendly break and it’s fairly consistent, but the score is low. It’s a “marginal surf forecast,” so don’t expect anything special. Crowds are possible here, so keep an eye out.
After that, it’s a grim run. From Saturday, August 1st, right through to Saturday, August 15th, we’re looking at a string of “poor surf conditions” with scores of zero. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1.0ft to 2ft, and the wind is mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore, which is fine for a flat day but not for surfing. The combined energy drops to weak values, often below 100, and the swell periods are all over the place. There’s no real power or size to get excited about. The only flicker of life is on Saturday morning, August 15th, where we get a “marginal” call with a 2ft swell from the SSW, period 17 seconds, and a combined energy of 284 (moderate again). Winds are light from the SSW, so it might be glassy, but it’s still a gamble.
The honest truth? If you’re desperate for a wave, the 31st of July is your best bet, but keep your expectations low. The rest of the period is a total write-off. This is a typical blank run for an area like this – sometimes it just goes quiet for a while. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s not looking good for paddle surfing. If the wind picks up, this setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than anything else.
Stay patient, folks. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
108 | 107 | 92 | 90 | 115 | 173 | 173 | 73 | 141 | 110 | 118 | 32 | 34 | 71 | 51 | 32 | 56 | 46 | 44 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 11:12PM1.97m | 12:40PM1.66m | 11:50PM1.82m | 1:08PM1.72m | 00:33AM1.63m | 1:39PM1.79m | 1:30AM1.44m | 2:17PM1.85m | 2:54AM1.26m | 3:07PM1.92m | 5:09AM1.17m | 4:08PM1.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:15PM1.01m | 6:08AM0.38m | 6:01PM0.99m | 6:32AM0.50m | 6:55PM0.95m | 6:57AM0.64m | 8:01PM0.90m | 7:23AM0.79m | 9:22PM0.82m | 7:54AM0.94m | 10:54PM0.69m | 8:38AM1.08m | 00:16AM0.50m | |||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 21 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 6 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 4 | W 5 | SW 13 | W 4 |
108 | 107 | 92 | 90 | 115 | 173 | 173 | 73 | 141 | 110 | 118 | 18 | 32 | 71 | 49 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 44 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WNW 9 | SSW 12 | NW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | NW 9 |
81 | 39 | 55 | 75 | 84 | 47 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 26 | 37 | 32 | 29 | 20 | 51 | 32 | 56 | 46 | 11 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | NW 5 | S 10 | SW 14 | NW 5 | SSW 9 | SW 18 | S 12 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 20 | SW 13 |
34 | 9 | 30 | 30 | 11 | 16 | 49 | 11 | 26 | 41 | 40 | 28 | 34 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 37 | 44 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 4 | — | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 9 | W 6 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 9 | — |
60 | 64 | — | — | 37 | — | — | 40 | — | — | 13 | — | 18 | 25 | 42 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 43 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 150 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 53 | 77 | 1 | 53 | 1 | 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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