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Oceano

A wide, shifting beachbreak at Oceano Dunes that lights up on long-period southwest groundswell-offers both pushy lefts and rights with fewer crowds than nearby Pismo. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Oceano in California.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate
LocationCalifornia, US

Forecast

Poor
  • Waves 2-3 ft+
  • Period 6 s
  • Wind NW 15 kt

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Lineup Insights

The Wave

Sandbars move quickly here, so the peak can jump along the wide shoreline and strong rips form near the troughs.

Best windows are a long-period southwest swell with light east (offshore) winds.

Waves typically clean up around high tide and often look best while the tide is falling toward mid/low.

Lineup Guide

Parking and dune access make it an easy dawn entry but expect variable peaks.

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