Shell Beach Surf Report & Forecast

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Current Surf Conditions

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Condition Rating

LOTUS Forecast
POOR TO FAIR

Surf Height

2-3FT

Thigh to waist

LOTUS Forecast

Swell

4.4FT19s
SSW192º
1.9FT13s
SSW200º
5.6FT6s
NW306º
LOTUS Forecast

Wind

12KTSNNW

13kts gusts, Offshore

Model Forecast
Satellite map of location

Tide

2.9FT

Temperature

58°F

spotName Wind & Weather
77ºF

3/2mm wetsuit

Chris Borg

San Luis Obispo County Forecast

Chris Borg •

Today

Healthy S Southern Hemi peaks at exposures today. Moderate onshores for the afternoon.

Afternoon Outlook: Selective, long-period SSW Southern Hemi swell rises, as a modest scale NW swell joins in. Chest to head high+ surf is showing at summertime spots, while standouts push overhead. WNW winds are moderate for a bumpy afternoon, then the onshores gradually lighten by the end of the day.

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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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