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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 28 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
14.8° C
 (Which is 1.4°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 Wednesday (Jan 28) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pismo Beach Pier in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 28th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 2nd Feb)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 2nd Feb)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
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!
4
4
4
3
3
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
WNW
1.2
W
1.8
WNW
1.7
WNW
2.3
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.6
W
1.1
W
1.6
W
2.3
W
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.4
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.6
WNW
Period(s) (?)111114131614141312121216151816161514141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1353641344980248123291541117482087671165912003273416838173282219015191156807
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
20
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNW
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NW
10
NE
5
NE
10
WNW
5
NE
5
NNE
15
NW
10
NNE
10
N
15
NNW
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNW
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcrossoffoffcrossoffglasscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:02PM
1.40
6:14AM
2.28
8:48PM
1.49
7:11AM
2.37
9:27PM
1.57
8:03AM
2.42
10:04PM
1.63
8:53AM
2.41
10:39PM
1.69
9:40AM
2.33
11:14PM
1.75
10:25AM
2.19
11:47PM
1.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:05PM
0.24
11:38PM
1.22
1:57PM
0.08
12:48AM
1.18
2:43PM
-0.02
1:48AM
1.11
3:26PM
-0.06
2:42AM
1.04
4:06PM
-0.03
3:33AM
0.97
4:44PM
0.07
4:24AM
0.92
5:18PM
0.21
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise7:03--7:03--7:03--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:00--
Sunset-5:25--5:27--5:28--5:29--5:30--5:30--5:31-
clear
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191814212114232216221916201915211915212014
Feels °C (?)151411171711212013191715171512171512171610
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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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