1. WAVE SIZES
Surf at Pismo Beach Pier is currently running Chest to Head High (3-5 ft) with occasional set waves up to 5 ft+. Main peaks near the pier are delivering punchy, slightly sectiony lefts and rights, while the open beachbreaks north and south of the pier offer shoulder to head-high peaks.
2. CURRENT WEATHER
Current Conditions: Clear evening sky, 58°F. Today's High was 68°F. Water temperature is 57°F.
Wind: Current wind is WNW at 8 mph (Light Onshore/Sideshore). Winds peaked earlier this afternoon at 11-13 mph onshore and are steadily easing through tonight, heading toward calm/light offshore breeze by early morning.
3. TIDES
4. LATER TODAY & TOMORROW
CDIP 076 Buoy Data: Significant Wave Height 7.2 ft, Dominant Period 10s from NW (296°).
Primary Swell: Short-to-medium period NW swell (7.2 ft at 10s from 296°).
Secondary Swell: Long-period SW/SSW swell (2.8 ft at 16s from 217°).
Surf Trend: Waves will hold in the 3-5 ft range overnight into Tuesday morning. Expect cleaner conditions early Tuesday morning with light NNE offshore winds, fading slightly to Waist to Shoulder High (3-4 ft) by Tuesday afternoon.
5. 12-HOUR WIND (HRRR Run: 12 Oct 2026 02:00 UTC)
| TIME | WIND DIRECTION | WIND SPEED |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 PM PDT | WNW (Sideshore) | 8 mph |
| 9:00 PM PDT | NW (Sideshore) | 6 mph |
| 10:00 PM PDT | NNW (Light Onshore) | 5 mph |
| 11:00 PM PDT | N (Offshore) | 4 mph |
| 12:00 AM PDT | NNE (Offshore) | 4 mph |
| 1:00 AM PDT | NNE (Offshore) | 5 mph |
| 2:00 AM PDT | NE (Offshore) | 5 mph |
| 3:00 AM PDT | NE (Offshore) | 6 mph |
| 4:00 AM PDT | NNE (Offshore) | 6 mph |
| 5:00 AM PDT | NNE (Offshore) | 6 mph |
| 6:00 AM PDT | NNE (Offshore) | 6 mph |
| 7:00 AM PDT | ENE (Offshore) | 5 mph |
6. DAYLIGHT