EXCELLENT 8.0
Pismo Beach
San Luis Obispo, USA
Right now
· Swell WNW 1.0m 5sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.2–1.8m
Short choppy waves· 5s
Wind
Light wind, clean waves ✓5kph
ENE
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
03:0006:0021:00
Tides
Today
▲01:32 AM0.6m
▼10:11 AM0.7m
Today's Tides · Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Now0.17m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
01:32 AM
0.56m
▼
Low Tide
10:11 AM
0.67m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.0–1.9m face · Avg 7s
Primary swell WNW · 1.1m · 5s
Wed, Apr 8
1.2-1.9m
24h
4.7s
1.2-1.8m
03h
4.8s
1.1-1.7m
06h
4.6s
1.0-1.6m
09h
4.3s
1.0-1.6m
12h
6.5s
1.1-1.6m
15h
11.7s
1.1-1.8m
18h
9.8s
1.2-1.9m
21h
6s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Wed, Apr 8
1
↙
24h
SW
2.9
→
03h
E
4
↗
06h
ENE
7.8
↖
09h
NNW
15.6
↖
12h
NW
22.9
↖
15h
WNW
14.1
↖
18h
NW
4.1
↙
21h
WSW
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: 03:00 · 06:00
Ideal conditions for beginners at low, mid tide. The sandy bottom and mellow waves create a safe learning environment. Morning sessions tend to be glassier with lighter winds.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Pismo Beach. Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
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