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Pismo Beach Pier surf break

Pismo Beach Pier surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 09 Jan 2026 PST
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Pismo Beach Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pismo Beach Pier sea temperature is
15.3° C
 (Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pismo Beach Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Pismo Beach Pier over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pismo Beach Pier in the next 12 days are 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 9th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 9th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 12th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pismo Beach Pier over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.2
WNW
1
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.5
WNW
1.6
WNW
2.3
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.5
WNW
0.9
W
1.2
W
1.9
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.6
W
1.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)161514141313132018171615141413191816141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2023139387453736221225723015482880216116521277972713599889179913631063690
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
5
NW
10
NE
5
NNE
10
NNW
10
NE
10
NE
10
N
15
NE
10
NE
5
N
10
NE
10
NE
10
NW
10
NE
10
NE
5
NW
10
ENE
5
ENE
5
WNW
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcrossoffoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offoffcrossoffoffcross-
off		offglasscross-
on		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:25PM
1.42
3:34AM
1.85
4:03PM
1.28
4:16AM
1.88
5:58PM
1.24
4:59AM
1.92
7:30PM
1.30
5:42AM
1.96
8:27PM
1.36
6:24AM
2.01
9:07PM
1.42
7:05AM
2.08
9:39PM
1.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:29PM
0.79
10:38AM
0.89
9:08PM
0.96
11:50AM
0.75
9:55PM
1.10
12:46PM
0.61
10:52PM
1.20
1:30PM
0.48
11:51PM
1.25
2:08PM
0.37
12:43AM
1.26
2:44PM
0.28
1:27AM
1.24
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:09--7:09--7:09--
Sunset-5:07--5:07--5:08--5:09--5:10--5:12--5:13-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C131410161611171712191914212015222216232016
Feels °C (?)111161313714148171710191811202113211814
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Information about the Pismo Beach Pier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pismo Beach Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pismo Beach Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pismo Beach Pier 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 (Pismo Beach Pier) 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 Pismo Beach Pier 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.

Are you planning a vacation in San Luis Obispo? If you are looking for accommodation near Pismo Beach Pier, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in San Luis Obispo, consider staying in Arroyo Grande which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around San Luis Obispo where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port San Luis which is 11 km (7 miles) away, San Luis Obispo, Nipomo and Santa Maria.

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