Pismo Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s look at what Pismo Beach Pier has for us over the next couple weeks in feet and knots.

First up, the water is 62°F, right around average for this time of year, so no shock when you get in.

Right now, we’re in a slow patch. Monday and Tuesday (August 24th & 25th) are basically nothing. Swell is 2ft to 2ft from the south-southwest, period around 14 seconds, but the wind is cross or cross-onshore and it’s choppy and small. Not worth the effort.

Wednesday the 26th stays small in the morning, but by afternoon we see a jump to 5ft from the west-northwest—finally something. But the period drops to a tiny 6 seconds, so it’s junky windswell, and the cross-shore breeze keeps it rough. Marginal at best.

Thursday the 27th holds around 5ft to 7ft from the west-northwest, period still short (7-8 seconds), light cross-shore wind. A little better, but not clean. The combined swell energy is moderate, but it’s not clicking.

The standout is Friday morning, August 28th. This is your best bet in the first week. Swell is 6ft from the west-northwest, period 8 seconds, and the wind is light cross-offshore from the north-northwest at 9 mph. That’s clean. Combined energy is 639—moderate but solid. Expect clean, rideable waves. Crowds are possible, but for that morning glass, it’s the one.

Friday afternoon gets messy again with stronger cross-shore wind. Saturday the 29th shows a bigger 7ft swell in the afternoon from the west-northwest, but with a moderate cross-shore breeze and only 8 seconds—lumpy. Combined energy hits 1077 (strong), but quality is poor for paddling. That setup might be better for kite surfing.

Sunday the 30th through the start of September—things drop. Swell sizes run 2ft to 3ft from the south-southwest, periods 12-14 seconds. Winds are light, sometimes offshore, but not enough height. Combined energy is moderate, but surf is marginal.

The next highlight is Saturday, September 5th, morning. We get 3ft from the southwest, period 16 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the north-northwest at 6 mph. Clean. Combined energy is 581—moderate, but that long period means better shape and longer lulls. Promising for the second week, though less certain. Afternoon gets blown out by a fresh cross-shore.

Then Monday, September 7th, morning: 2ft from the southwest, but with a very long period of 21 seconds. Light cross-offshore wind from the north at 6 mph. Combined energy is 655—moderate. That long period will give clean, glassy waves, but it’ll be fat and straight at the beach. Best for patient surfers or a point.

Lock in Friday August 28th morning as the best call in week one. The second week’s Saturday and Monday mornings are ones to watch.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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