Shell Beach Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions
Condition Rating
Surf Height
1-2FT
Knee to thigh
Swell
Wind
0KTSNW
1kts gusts, Offshore
Tide
Temperature
59°F
3/2mm wetsuit
San Luis Obispo County Forecast
Kevin Wallis •Today
Patchy, thick fog this PM with still decent size swell mix. Light crumble/bump on it but manageable
Dawn to 10AM: Slow fading S swell, lingering NW pulse, is still running waist to shoulder high at better summer and combo breaks this morning. Top SSW and combo breaks hit head high. Early tide push a good window but fun all morning. Pathcy, thick fog.
Afternoon Outlook: Gradually easing surf as both swells trend down. Still some peaky corners at the combo beachbreaks. Some onshore W wind crumble to light bump, but it should be plenty manageable/surfable.
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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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