EXCELLENT 9.0
Pismo Beach
San Luis Obispo, USA
Right now
· Swell WNW 1.6m 8sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Overhead1.6–2.4m
Bumpy waves· 8s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
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Tides
Today
▼01:54 AM0.2m
▲07:34 AM0.5m
▼02:15 PM0.8m
▲08:45 PM0.6m
Today's Tides · Monday, April 13, 2026
Now0.74m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
07:34 AM
0.53m
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High Tide
08:45 PM
0.55m
▼
Low Tide
01:54 AM
0.21m
▼
Low Tide
02:15 PM
0.78m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.5–2.8m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell WNW · 1.9m · 8s
Tue, Apr 14
1.8-2.8m
24h
7.7s
1.7-2.7m
03h
7.8s
1.7-2.6m
06h
7.8s
1.6-2.5m
09h
7.7s
1.6-2.4m
12h
7.7s
1.5-2.3m
15h
7.5s
1.5-2.3m
18h
7.5s
1.5-2.3m
21h
8s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Tue, Apr 14
0
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24h
N
0
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03h
N
0
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06h
N
0
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09h
N
0
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12h
N
0
↑
15h
N
0
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18h
N
0
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21h
N
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: After 02:15 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
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