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Studio Drive Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Luis Obispo (23 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Studio Drive surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 20 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
13.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Studio Drive this week:
The surf forecast for Studio Drive over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Studio Drive in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 21st Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 21st Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Studio Drive over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 151 | 151 | 528 | 677 | 436 | 234 | 418 | 544 | 193 | 326 | 1376 | 225 | 209 | 153 | 128 | 126 | 126 | 167 | 198 | 158 | 325 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | on | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:05PM 0.95 | 12:46AM 1.69 | 3:38PM 0.90 | 1:46AM 1.56 | 5:25PM 0.94 | 3:06AM 1.42 | 6:37PM 1.05 | 4:42AM 1.33 | 7:21PM 1.17 | 6:11AM 1.29 | 7:55PM 1.29 | 7:21AM 1.28 | 8:25PM 1.40 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:17PM 0.63 | 8:31AM -0.23 | 7:09PM 0.75 | 9:48AM -0.16 | 8:45PM 0.84 | 11:08AM -0.12 | 10:59PM 0.81 | 12:15PM -0.09 | 12:35AM 0.66 | 1:08PM -0.06 | 1:40AM 0.46 | 1:51PM -0.01 | 2:29AM 0.28 | ||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 16 | 6 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
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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 16 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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