Shell Beach Surf Report & Forecast
Surf Report, Surf Forecast & Surf Cam
Nearby Spots
Current Surf Conditions
Condition Rating
Surf Height
2-3FT
Thigh to waist
Swell
Wind
12KTSNNW
13kts gusts, Offshore
Tide
Temperature
58°F
3/2mm wetsuit
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.
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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