Pismo Beach Pier surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Thursday 20 Nov 2025 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
15.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 (Nov 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Nov 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 21st Nov)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 21st Nov)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 22nd Nov)7ft (2.1m) 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 19°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thu
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
2
1
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.9
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.9
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)141414131414161616161515141413131212122019
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)159822441860131313331433224120541803230013581167145595572252032521817175197
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
25
NE
5
NNE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NW
10
NE
5
NNW
15
NW
10
NNE
10
NNE
20
NNW
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
10
NE
5
NNE
10
NW
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffglassoffoffcrossoffglasscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrossoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:10PM
1.50
9:23AM
2.11
12:00AM
1.47
9:56AM
2.08
12:56AM
1.45
10:30AM
2.02
2:00AM
1.44
11:06AM
1.95
3:06AM
1.46
11:48AM
1.86
3:55AM
1.52
12:40PM
1.75
4:25AM
1.59
1:53PM
1.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:13AM
1.23
4:58PM
0.24
3:43AM
1.28
5:40PM
0.28
4:13AM
1.33
6:24PM
0.33
4:48AM
1.38
7:10PM
0.38
5:41AM
1.42
7:56PM
0.43
7:12AM
1.44
8:41PM
0.49
9:02AM
1.37
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thu
27
Sunrise-6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48-
Sunset--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:51--4:51
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C111617121918141816141917131816112019142121
Feels °C (?)912169161512151312151310131171716111818
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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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