When should you surf Cayucos Pier, Southside today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 10h with a 88/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
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Cayucos Pier, Southside surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Cayucos Pier, Southside (San Luis Obispo County).
Best score today
887h
Now
5009:00
Waves
1.1 m
12 s
Wind
12 km/h
Side-off · E
Tide
▼ 06:00 · ▲ 13:00
range 1.2 m
Light
07:11 → 18:26
Best windows today
7h88/100
1.1 m · 12 s · 7 km/h
8h50/100
1.0 m · 12 s · 7 km/h
9h50/100
1.0 m · 12 s · 22 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 50 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 28 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 63 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 75 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 5 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 9 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 50 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 27 km/h · NE | high tide |
| 05:00 | 50 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 9 km/h · E | mid-tide |
| 06:00 | 25 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 10 km/h · E | low tide |
| 07:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 7 km/h · E | low tide |
| 08:00 | 50 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 7 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | 50 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 22 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | 88 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | 25 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 16 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 1.0 m · 12 s | 16 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | — | 1.0 m · 12 s | 28 km/h · E | high tide |
| 14:00 | — | 1.0 m · 12 s | 23 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | 25 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 13 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | 50 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 12 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | 50 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 7 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 88 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 3 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 100 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 3 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 100 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 7 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 88 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 11 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 75 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Cayucos Pier, Southside today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 06:00 · ▲ 13:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Cayucos Pier, Southside suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Cayucos Pier, Southside.