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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 11 Feb 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
15.2° C
 (Which is 1.9°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 (Feb 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pismo Beach Pier in the next 12 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 11th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 17th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 16th Feb)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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 18°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the S by Mon afternoon).

Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
1
2
3
3
4
3
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
W
1.9
W
1.5
W
1.3
WNW
1.4
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.8
WNW
2
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.6
WNW
4.5
SW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
3
W
3
W
3
W
Period(s) (?)1111101010161816161414141614149109101214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11288285063703704241165173918281393115469356111431091288726731540156531493424
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
5
NE
5
NNW
15
NW
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNW
5
NE
10
S
15
SSW
15
S
20
SSE
30
S
35
SE
30
SSE
50
S
30
SSW
25
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassglasscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:26PM
1.39
5:56AM
1.92
8:49PM
1.45
6:44AM
2.01
9:10PM
1.49
7:26AM
2.10
9:32PM
1.54
8:04AM
2.16
9:53PM
1.59
8:42AM
2.18
10:16PM
1.66
9:21AM
2.15
10:40PM
1.73
10:01AM
2.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:32PM
1.32
1:44PM
0.41
12:32AM
1.28
2:19PM
0.32
1:17AM
1.22
2:51PM
0.25
1:57AM
1.14
3:20PM
0.21
2:37AM
1.06
3:48PM
0.21
3:17AM
0.97
4:16PM
0.26
4:00AM
0.88
Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise--6:52--6:50--6:50--6:48--6:47--6:46--6:45
Sunset5:39--5:40--5:42--5:43--5:44--5:45--5:45--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
thunderstorm
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
-------------2538124485
Temp. °C141215151418171316141316161314131312121112
Feels °C (?)1212131110141311131211101076457788
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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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