Pismo Beach Pier Surf Report & Forecast
Pismo Beach, California
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🌬️ WIND
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HEIGHT
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6ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
11s
WIND GUSTS
4kt
AIR TEMP
17°C
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0.6ft @
12s
12s
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 | GOOD | 5ft | 9s | WNW | 10kt | NNE | 23kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | FAIR | 5.6ft | 9s | WNW | 12kt | NNE | 25kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | FAIR | 6.2ft | 8s | WNW | 14kt | NNE | 27kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | FAIR | 6.2ft | 9s | WNW | 11kt | NE | 21kt | 11°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.1ft | 9s | WNW | 8kt | NE | 14kt | 10°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.1ft | 10s | WNW | 6kt | ENE | 7kt | 8°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.1ft | 10s | WNW | 5kt | ENE | 7kt | 9°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.1ft | 11s | WNW | 5kt | ENE | 8kt | 10°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.2ft | 11s | WNW | 5kt | ENE | 8kt | 11°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.1ft | 11s | WNW | 4kt | NE | 6kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6ft | 11s | WNW | 3kt | NNE | 4kt | 17°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 5.9ft | 11s | WNW | 2kt | NNE | 3kt | 20°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 5.8ft | 11s | WNW | 4kt | NNW | 4kt | 21°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 5.7ft | 11s | WNW | 7kt | NW | 6kt | 21°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | GOOD | 5.6ft | 11s | WNW | 9kt | W | 7kt | 22°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | GOOD | 5.5ft | 11s | WNW | 9kt | WNW | 8kt | 20°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 5.4ft | 11s | WNW | 8kt | WNW | 9kt | 19°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 5.4ft | 11s | WNW | 8kt | WNW | 11kt | 18°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 5.3ft | 11s | WNW | 6kt | NW | 8kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 5.2ft | 11s | WNW | 4kt | NNW | 5kt | 14°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 5.2ft | 11s | WNW | 2kt | NNW | 2kt | 13°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 5.1ft | 11s | WNW | 2kt | NNE | 2kt | 13°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.9ft | 11s | WNW | 2kt | ENE | 2kt | 13°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.8ft | 11s | WNW | 3kt | ESE | 3kt | 13°C | 16°C | 0mm |
Saturday
Apr 4EXCELLENT23 excellent hours
🌊 3.3-4.7ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 13-24°C
Sunday
Apr 5EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.1-3.3ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 10-23°C
Monday
Apr 6EXCELLENT17 excellent hours
🌊 1.2-2.5ft 💨 1-10kt 🌡️ 9-19°C
Tuesday
Apr 7EXCELLENT9 excellent hours
🌊 1.0-3.3ft 💨 1-13kt 🌡️ 9-22°C
Wednesday
Apr 8EXCELLENT8 excellent hours
🌊 1.1-2.8ft 💨 0-12kt 🌡️ 10-21°C
Thursday
Apr 9FAIR5 excellent hours
🌊 1.3-2.1ft 💨 1-12kt 🌡️ 10-17°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:4.8ft @ 10s
Wind Conditions:1-14kt NNE
Water Temperature:15-16°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
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionWNW
Ideal Wind DirectionNE
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