Port San Luis
California Central Coast, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.3m
- Period
- 4.9s
- Wind
- 1 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- Rising
Tide · today
Falling · Low in 24m5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Los_Angeles local
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Port San Luis is a beach break over sand in California Central Coast, United States. It's at its best on 0.6–1.7999999999999998m swells from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the W / NW / N, around low to mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- SE, S, SW, W
- Best wind direction
- W, NW, N
- Ideal wave size
- 0.6m – 1.7999999999999998m
Port San Luis surf FAQ
Is Port San Luis good for beginners?+
Port San Luis is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.6–1.7999999999999998m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Port San Luis?+
Different days call for different boards. Port San Luis handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Port San Luis?+
Port San Luis tends to work best around low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Port San Luis?+
Look for 0.6–1.7999999999999998m of swell from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the W / NW / N. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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