Pismo Beach Pier Surf Report & Forecast
Pismo Beach, California
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Current Surf Conditions at Pismo Beach Pier
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🌬️ WIND
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E
S
W
5
kt
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🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
7.1
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ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
7.1ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
15s
WIND GUSTS
6kt
AIR TEMP
18°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
1.1ft @
17s
17s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.3ft | 14s | WNW | 1kt | WSW | 2kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.2ft | 14s | WNW | 1kt | SSW | 1kt | 14°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.2ft | 14s | WNW | 1kt | SE | 1kt | 14°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.1ft | 14s | WNW | 1kt | ESE | 1kt | 14°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6ft | 13s | WNW | 2kt | E | 2kt | 14°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 5.9ft | 13s | WNW | 2kt | ENE | 2kt | 13°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 5.9ft | 14s | WNW | 2kt | ENE | 2kt | 14°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 5.8ft | 14s | WNW | 2kt | NE | 2kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 5.8ft | 14s | WNW | 2kt | NNE | 2kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.5ft | 14s | WNW | 3kt | N | 4kt | 16°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 7.1ft | 15s | WNW | 5kt | NNW | 6kt | 18°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 7.8ft | 15s | WNW | 6kt | WNW | 8kt | 20°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | GOOD | 6.9ft | 15s | WNW | 9kt | WNW | 11kt | 20°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | GOOD | 5.9ft | 15s | W | 11kt | WNW | 13kt | 20°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | FAIR | 5ft | 16s | W | 14kt | WNW | 16kt | 20°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | FAIR | 6.5ft | 15s | W | 13kt | WNW | 17kt | 19°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | FAIR | 7.9ft | 15s | WNW | 13kt | WNW | 19kt | 19°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | FAIR | 9.3ft | 14s | WNW | 13kt | WNW | 20kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 9.1ft | 14s | WNW | 11kt | NW | 17kt | 17°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 8.8ft | 14s | WNW | 9kt | NW | 14kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 8.6ft | 14s | WNW | 7kt | NW | 12kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 8ft | 14s | WNW | 6kt | NW | 10kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 7.4ft | 14s | WNW | 6kt | NW | 8kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 6.8ft | 14s | WNW | 5kt | NW | 6kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
Tuesday
Oct 28EXCELLENT18 excellent hours
🌊 0.7-6.8ft 💨 4-8kt 🌡️ 14-25°C
Wednesday
Oct 29EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 4.3-6.4ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 14-26°C
Thursday
Oct 30EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.3-5.5ft 💨 3-7kt 🌡️ 17-28°C
Friday
Oct 31EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 5.1-5.9ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 16-25°C
Saturday
Nov 1EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 4.0-5.2ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 16-26°C
Sunday
Nov 2EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 4.5-5.5ft 💨 0-6kt 🌡️ 16-26°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:5.3ft @ 14s
Wind Conditions:1-14kt WSW
Water Temperature:12-29°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Pismo Beach Pier in San Luis Obispo is an exposed beach break known for its consistent surf, especially during winter, with January offering the best conditions. It works best when distant west-northwest groundswells combine with offshore winds from the northeast. The break offers both left and right-handers and is ideal around high tide. While it can get crowded, surfers should also be cautious of rips, rocks, localism, and occasional shark sightings.
Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Village: Pismo Beach | County: San Luis Obispo County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 93449 | Road: Hinds Avenue | Full Address: Pismo Lifeguard Tower 2, Hinds Avenue, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo County, California, 93449, United States
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