Studio Drive surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 02 Mar 2026 PST
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Studio Drive surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Studio Drive sea temperature is
14.5° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Studio Drive this week:

The surf forecast for Studio Drive over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Studio Drive in the next 12 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 3rd Mar)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 5th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 6th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Studio Drive over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
2
2
3
3
0
2
3
1
4
4
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WNW
1.6
WNW
1
W
1.1
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.9
NW
2
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.6
WNW
2.3
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.2
WNW
2
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.2
WNW
1
WNW
1
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.3
WNW
Period(s) (?)988777789101011111111101010131111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2543611171362773623783273721019104011341252978573410261200351335366
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NW
10
N
10
NNE
25
NW
15
NNW
10
NNW
25
NW
5
NNE
10
N
20
NNW
10
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
10
N
10
NE
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:05PM
1.40
9:46AM
1.66
10:31PM
1.45
10:24AM
1.53
10:56PM
1.47
11:01AM
1.37
11:22PM
1.47
11:40AM
1.19
11:47PM
1.44
12:23PM
1.00
12:14AM
1.39
1:18PM
0.83
12:46AM
1.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:43AM
0.21
4:15PM
-0.17
4:22AM
0.15
4:41PM
-0.03
5:01AM
0.13
5:05PM
0.12
5:42AM
0.15
5:27PM
0.28
6:25AM
0.20
5:45PM
0.44
7:19AM
0.26
5:54PM
0.58
8:35AM
0.32
Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise--6:31--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:24--6:22
Sunset5:59--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:02--6:02--6:04--
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171319191418181116161117181220201522221716
Feels °C (?)141117171214137101091213916171119201414
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Information about the Studio Drive Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Studio Drive provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Studio Drive can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Studio Drive 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 (Studio Drive) 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 Studio Drive 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.

Studio Drive is 21 km (13 miles) from Atascadero. If you plan a vacation in San Luis Obispo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Atascadero. Atascadero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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