Pismo Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.14° N 120.64° W

Issued: 10 am 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pismo Beach Pier sea temperature is
15.2° C

Normal for this time of year

Pismo Beach Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Pismo Beach Pier surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,254 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pismo Beach Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Pismo Beach Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pismo Beach Pier in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 28th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 29th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 29th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pismo Beach Pier over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
0
0
4
1
1
!
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
17
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
2.5
NW
8
1.7
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
9
2
WNW
7
2.2
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
248
505
304
354
260
897
453
561
1254
768
636
650
537
500
570
480
419
444
311
406
603
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
WNW
5
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
5
NNE
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
15
W
20
W
5
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
10
NW
15
W
20
WNW
10
NW
15
W
20
WNW
5
ENE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
High Tide
9:57AM1.42m
8:11PM2.09m
10:39AM1.45m
8:48PM2.12m
11:17AM1.48m
9:25PM2.15m
11:53AM1.49m
10:02PM2.16m
12:29PM1.50m
10:38PM2.14m
1:06PM1.51m
11:14PM2.09m
1:41PM1.53m
11:50PM2.00m
Low Tide
1:49PM1.21m
3:47AM0.29m
2:31PM1.23m
4:23AM0.23m
3:11PM1.24m
5:00AM0.20m
3:49PM1.23m
5:36AM0.20m
4:28PM1.23m
6:11AM0.21m
5:08PM1.24m
6:45AM0.26m
5:52PM1.25m
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
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clear
clear
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5:48
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:52
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8:20
8:20
8:20
8:20
8:20
8:20
8:20
 mm
Temp °C
18
18
15
18
18
14
18
18
15
17
16
14
17
17
14
16
16
14
16
17
14
Feels °C
17
16
14
15
14
11
16
15
13
15
12
12
15
15
12
14
13
12
14
14
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
SW
17
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
2
WNW
8
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
2.2
WNW
9
0.6
SW
15
1.8
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
18
1.7
WNW
8
Energy kJ
75
505
304
354
260
496
248
198
820
137
636
650
537
500
570
480
165
206
196
207
336
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.2
WNW
10
0.4
SW
13
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
SSW
12
0.8
SW
16
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.6
SW
15
0.2
SSW
10
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
19
0.2
S
11
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
248
10
42
9
14
306
12
12
171
11
178
102
72
197
111
167
43
148
9
136
134
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
19
0.1
S
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
S
24
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
12
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
17
0.3
SSW
18
Energy kJ
181
2
10
4
3
3
11
22
18
45
61
134
117
72
67
39
6
6
6
6
61
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
5
1.5
WNW
6
2.5
NW
8
1.7
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
9
2
WNW
7
2.2
NW
8
Energy kJ
88
149
39
164
897
453
561
1254
768
419
444
311
406
603
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
4
1
3
4
2
1
4
3
2
3
1
1
3
2
1
4
Distance (km)
79
136
9
89
1259
0
235
237
5
245
235
33
237
136
9
245
417
9
89
235
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
4
2
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
9
7
5
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
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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 16 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.

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