Surf spot

Moonstone

Forecast conditions and map view for Moonstone in USA, California, San Luis Obispo. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, California, San Luis Obispo
Coordinates: 35.5693, -121.1121

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.2	1	1	1	0.6	0.6	0.7	1	1.6	1.4	1.3	1.1	0.5	0.5	0.9	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.5	1.7	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.4	1.5	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.8	1.2
Wave direction	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	SSW	WNW	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	S	S	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	WNW	NW	NW	NW	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	WNW	WNW
Wave period (s)	5.2	6.5	6.6	6.8	7	10.3	7.6	6.3	5.7	5.4	5.9	6.5	10.4	10.5	7.5	6.3	6	5.9	6	6.5	6.9	7.3	6.9	6.5	6.3	6.4	6.2	6.5	6.5	6.7	6.3	6.2	6.1	6.2	6	6.2	6.3	6.5	6.5	6.5	6	5.8	5.7	7.5	12.9	9.8	12.4	12.7	12.6	12.3	12.1	11.8	11.7	10	6	6
Wave energy (kJ)	71	78	94	88	41	71	50	86	158	118	125	112	59	60	96	201	181	174	187	208	226	221	203	256	273	260	244	173	177	159	138	128	114	102	89	88	93	101	96	90	68	63	53	71	105	60	104	108	107	94	92	94	92	82	46	102
Wind speed (km/h)	2.8	2.7	0.4	10.6	11.9	17.2	8.2	2.1	4.3	7.9	8.4	6.9	18.6	24.5	15	6.8	8.1	8.4	6.9	7.6	15.7	17.6	7.6	2.7	4.7	5.1	4	8	9.2	9	4.9	1.8	2.9	0.7	1.3	8.2	9.3	8.8	3.6	2.4	4.2	5.1	3.6	9.6	12.6	13.4	8.7	2.9	4.2	5.5	4.9	10.1	16.4	17.1	12.5	2.7
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Moonstone Beach / Moonstone spot — San Luis Obispo County, California, USA

Moonstone is a scenic Central Coast surf area known for its rocky shoreline, cold water, and often powerful, inconsistent waves. It sits along the San Luis Obispo County coast and is more of a local, rugged surf destination than a classic beginner beach break.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mainly a reef/rocky point and beach setup depending on the exact section
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers
Wave quality: Can be very good when conditions line up, with cleaner lines and more defined shape than nearby beach breaks
Consistency: Inconsistent, so it usually needs the right swell direction and size
Water conditions: Cold Pacific water year-round; a wetsuit is necessary

Conditions

Swell exposure: Picks up north and northwest swells well
Wind: Often best with light offshore or calm morning conditions
Tide sensitivity: Can change a lot with tide, especially around rockier sections
Hazards: Rocks, shorebreak, strong currents, and occasional kelp

Atmosphere

Moonstone is more known for its dramatic coastline and scenic setting than for heavy crowds or a party scene. Expect a laid-back Central Coast vibe, with surfers sharing the lineup and being mindful of local etiquette.

Nearby vibe

The area around Moonstone is beautiful for walking, photography, and beachgoing, making it popular with visitors even when surf isn’t ideal.