Shell Beach Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions
Condition Rating
Surf Height
3-4FT
Waist to chest
Swell
Wind
12KTSWNW
16kts gusts, Cross-shore
Tide
Temperature
62°F
3/2mm wetsuit
San Luis Obispo County Forecast
Chris Borg •Today
Fun zone surf levels off today with holding swell mix. Rising afternoon onshores.
Afternoon Outlook: Blend of SSW swell and WNW swell rolling in, for waves mainly running waist-stomach-chest high, while top summertime breaks see better sets. Moderate WNW winds for a lumpier afternoon.
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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