Shell Beach Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions
Condition Rating
Surf Height
2-3FT
Thigh to waist
Swell
Wind
0KTSSW
1kts gusts, Onshore
Tide
Temperature
62°F
3/2mm wetsuit
San Luis Obispo County Forecast
Chris Borg •Today
Waves up a touch today as some more swell shows. Winds stay on the light side, best in AM.
Dawn to 10:00AM: Mix of SSW swell ticks up as some WNW swell lingers, for mainly thigh-waist-stomach high surf, as summertime standouts see better sets. Light/variable morning winds.
Afternoon Outlook: Wave size holds. Winds,shift to a light W sea breeze.
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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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