Shell Beach Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions
Condition Rating
Surf Height
2-3FT+
Thigh to stomach
Swell
Wind
4KTSWSW
4kts gusts, Onshore
Tide
Temperature
60°F
3/2mm wetsuit
San Luis Obispo County Forecast
Chris Borg •Today
Surf tops out today as swell peaks. Winds staying fairly light, most favorable in the morning.
Dawn to 10:00AM: Healthy SSW Southern Hemi tops out, as secondary NW swell edges up, setting up chest to head high+ waves at good summertime breaks, while standouts hit overhead. Nice incoming tide push follows a mid morning negative low. Light/variable to a light sea breeze for the morning.
Afternoon Outlook: Surf size holds. Winds turning to a light+ W-WSW afternoon 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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