
Surf Forecasts:
Pescaderos surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WNW 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★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with WNW 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 (Aug 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| 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
G’day, this is Rusty.
Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next 16 days at Pescaderos are a tough watch. The swell is tiny, the quality is poor, and there’s really nothing to get excited about. We’ve got a long stretch of flat, weak conditions with only a couple of mornings that even flirt with being marginal.
The first bit of surf that’s worth even mentioning doesn’t show up until Sunday, August 2nd, and even then it’s only a 3ft swell from the WNW with a 9-second period and a cross-shore breeze. The wave energy is moderate (277), but it’s rough and lumpy – not the kind of day you’d paddle out for. Before that, Saturday August 1st is a total write-off with 3ft and poor surf.
Through the rest of the first week and into the second, it’s a repeating pattern of tiny, weak swells – mostly 1ft to 2ft from the SW or SSW, with periods that jump around from 13 to 19 seconds. The longer period swells (like Thursday August 7th with a 19-second period) come with a bit more energy (163), but the size is so small it’s basically a non-event. Wind stays light and cross-shore or cross-onshore, which keeps the surface messy, not clean.
The only days that nudge toward a “go check it” are Monday August 4th morning (1ft, 9 seconds, 78 energy) – but that’s tiny. And Saturday August 9th morning has a 2ft SSW swell with a 15-second period and light cross-onshore wind, but again, it’s marginal. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Honestly, for a spot that’s fairly consistent normally, this is a quiet run. If you’re desperate, Sunday August 2nd morning is the closest thing to a pulse – but you’d be chasing ankle-biters. Conditions are better suited to a beach walk than a surf session. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 12 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
94 | 90 | 119 | 169 | 173 | 73 | 110 | 110 | 40 | 32 | 34 | 99 | 51 | 31 | 56 | 46 | 47 | 63 | 94 | 143 | 75 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 7:18AM1.23m | 5:17PM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:00AM1.18m | 1:19AM0.30m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 22 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | S 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 6 | NW 9 | SW 14 | W 5 | SW 14 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | W 4 |
94 | 75 | 119 | 169 | 44 | 73 | 110 | 110 | 34 | 18 | 20 | 99 | 11 | 31 | 22 | 7 | 8 | 26 | 43 | 143 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 14 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WNW 9 | SSW 12 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 17 |
55 | 30 | 84 | 47 | 49 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 37 | 32 | 29 | 15 | 51 | 6 | 56 | 46 | 44 | 44 | 94 | 42 | 75 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | SW 14 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 12 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | W 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 11 | WNW 8 | S 12 | WNW 9 | SSW 18 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 13 |
30 | 14 | 31 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 26 | 41 | 40 | 28 | 34 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 63 | 14 | 14 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 9 | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | W 6 | W 5 | — | W 4 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | WNW 4 |
— | 90 | — | — | 173 | 41 | — | — | 24 | — | 35 | 27 | — | 16 | — | — | 47 | — | — | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 150 | 311 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 55 | 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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