Shell Beach Surf Report & Forecast

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Current Surf Conditions

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Condition Rating

LOTUS Forecast
POOR TO FAIR

Surf Height

2-3FT

Observed

Thigh to waist

Smart Cam

Swell

3FT14s
SSW200º
2.7FT11s
SSW192º
1.5FT16s
SW216º
LOTUS Forecast

Wind

6KTSSW

6kts gusts, Onshore

Model Forecast
Satellite map of location

Tide

3.6FT

Temperature

62°F

spotName Wind & Weather
76ºF

3/2mm wetsuit

Chris Borg

San Luis Obispo County Forecast

Chris Borg •

Today

Waves up a touch today as some more swell shows. Onshore winds stay on the lighter side for the PM.

Afternoon Outlook: Mix of SSW swell ticks up as some WNW swell lingers, for mainly thigh-waist-chest high surf, as summertime standouts see better sets. 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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