Shell Beach Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions
Condition Rating
Surf Height
1-2FT
Knee to thigh
Swell
Wind
2KTSSW
2kts gusts, Onshore
Tide
Temperature
62°F
3/2mm wetsuit
San Luis Obispo County Forecast
Chris Borg •Today
Fun zone surf today off holding swell. Winds staying on the lighter side, cleanest in the morning.
Dawn to 10:00AM: Blend of WNW swell and longer-period SSW swell rolling in with widespread waist-stomach high+ zone waves. Light/variable winds. Favorable incoming tide push back half of the morning.
Afternoon Outlook: Surf size holds. Light+ W afternoon sea breeze
Shell Beach Surf Forecast
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Shell Beach Surf Guide
Situated north of Pismo Beach and south of Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo County, Shell Beach enjoys a little bit more exposure, and therefore more consistency. Nevertheless, it still requires a solid NW or SW swell to really start working. Comprised of a pair of reef peaks, most of the time it is mushy and user-friendly for beginners, but as the swell fills in and the quality improves, the savvy local crew are on it. Enjoying some protection from NW winds, Shell Beach doesn’t tend to blow out a... Read more
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