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

4.5FT19s
SSW192º
2.2FT13s
SSW199º
4.8FT7s
NW306º
LOTUS Forecast

Wind

10KTSNNW

13kts gusts, Offshore

Model Forecast
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Tide

1.2FT

Temperature

58°F

spotName Wind & Weather
72ºF

3/2mm wetsuit

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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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