Shell Beach Surf Report & Forecast
Surf Report, Surf Forecast & Surf Cam
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Current Surf Conditions
Condition Rating
Surf Height
1-2FT
Knee to thigh
Swell
Wind
0KTSWSW
1kts gusts, Onshore
Tide
Temperature
59°F
3/2mm wetsuit
San Luis Obispo County Forecast
Jax Richards •Today
Playful surf, gradually nudging back up through the PM. Mix of swells so some peaks. Clean AM, fog
Dawn to 10AM: Old, easing S swell and NW swell mix is joined by a fresh SSW swell that is slowly coming up this morning. That has good southerly and combo exposures in waist-chest high surf through most of the morning. Top spots hit shoulder high. Just enough of a swell mix for some peaks at combo bechbreaks.
Light/variable morning winds and generally clean with some fog.
Afternoon Outlook: Size nudges up through the end of the day for S exposures. Light onshore wind & minor bump.
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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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