Pismo Beach Pier surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 25 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
14.6° C
(Which is 1.3°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 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Feb 27) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 25th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 25th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 2nd Mar)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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 26°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
W
1.2
W
1.2
W
0.9
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.3
WNW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
1.2
W
1.5
WNW
1.2
WNW
1
WNW
1
WNW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)10109991418161616151514141410998817
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2682732411386439791071021241521061031348927936023214013077
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
20
NW
10
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
10
NNW
5
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
20
WNW
10
NE
10
NW
15
NW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrossoffcrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:10PM
1.41
5:02AM
2.08
7:53PM
1.51
6:11AM
2.16
8:27PM
1.60
7:09AM
2.21
8:58PM
1.68
8:00AM
2.23
9:27PM
1.76
8:48AM
2.20
9:56PM
1.83
9:32AM
2.11
10:24PM
1.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:51AM
0.36
10:30PM
1.29
12:51PM
0.24
11:58PM
1.23
1:41PM
0.15
1:03AM
1.12
2:23PM
0.12
1:56AM
0.99
3:01PM
0.14
2:45AM
0.87
3:35PM
0.22
3:30AM
0.76
4:06PM
0.34
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise6:37--6:35--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:31--6:28--
Sunset-5:53--5:54--5:55--5:55--5:57--5:58--5:59-
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201917242319262519201715171512151512161713
Feels °C (?)171716232117242318211515151211111110131512
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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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