EXCELLENT 10.0
Pismo Beach
San Luis Obispo, USA
Right now
· Swell SSW 0.8m 14sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.1–1.7m
Nice long waves· 14s
Wind
Light breeze9kph
WSW · gusts 16kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
24:0003:0006:00
Tides
Today
▼12:11 AM0.1m
▲05:34 AM0.5m
▼01:05 PM0.8m
▲08:11 PM0.3m
Today's Tides · Saturday, April 11, 2026
Now0.10m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
05:34 AM
0.45m
▲
High Tide
08:11 PM
0.35m
▼
Low Tide
12:11 AM
0.10m
▼
Low Tide
01:05 PM
0.76m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.1–1.9m face · Avg 13s
Primary swell SSW · 0.8m · 14s
Sun, Apr 12
1.1-1.8m
24h
13.7s
1.1-1.8m
03h
13.6s
1.2-1.8m
06h
13.3s
1.2-1.8m
09h
13.2s
1.2-1.8m
12h
13s
1.2-1.9m
15h
12.8s
1.2-1.9m
18h
12.7s
1.2-1.9m
21h
12.7s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Sun, Apr 12
8.7
↙
24h
WSW
7.8
↙
03h
SW
7
↙
06h
WSW
8.6
↙
09h
SSW
14.5
↙
12h
SW
22.7
↙
15h
SW
20.4
↙
18h
SSW
23.8
↓
21h
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Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: After 01:05 PM
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
No lessons available for this location.