Oceano
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It can get good, but it needs some strong swell and that rarely happens in the summer. There seems to be a good sandbar to the south near the rivermouth, as you travel south the size picks up a bit. Most people, however, paddle out in front of the parking lot at the Northernmost part of the beach.
Atmosphere:
This is where people go to get away from the crowds near the pier. Oceano is known for dolphins, and it is ALWAYS a bit bigger than Pismo (near the pier, to the north). A popular longboard spot with the 40+ crew. If you park at the parking lot to the south of the beach entrance you will see a few of the regulars. If you park in the homes you will see tourists from Bakersfield in the summer beach rentals.
Additional Info:
You can drive down the beach and find a sandbar to your liking...this may be the best bet in the summer when swells are few and far between.
Location
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Pier St. off of Hwy 1.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.34 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
2.64 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
5.08 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |