Surf spot

Mouse Rock

Forecast conditions and map view for Mouse Rock 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: 35.4449, -120.9067

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Wave period (s)	5.8	5.8	4.7	6.4	6.5	5.8	5.2	5.2	5.1	5	5.3	4.9	6	6.5	6.3	5.7	5.3	5.8	5.6	6	7	7.3	6.5	6	5.8	5.8	6	6.3	6.7	6.7	6.4	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.2	6	6.2	6.2	6.1	6	6	6.1	6.1	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.4	6.4	6.2	7.3	6.5	6.3	8.4	9.9	12.7	12.6
Wave energy (kJ)	55	52	33	50	70	84	89	89	70	55	46	46	41	42	59	113	126	114	130	118	88	73	154	207	177	171	174	186	199	213	231	272	276	248	207	147	155	138	122	113	99	87	77	73	68	66	63	55	49	43	43	37	54	46	87	85
Wind speed (km/h)	1.5	3.6	5.6	14.2	15.1	15.4	2.2	6.9	6.9	1.3	3.3	10.8	13.4	20.5	10.3	1.6	2.9	8	8.5	11.5	28.9	27.5	20	6.8	4.7	6.9	5.2	12	19.1	23.1	11.8	3.6	2.4	4.2	4.8	7.9	11.9	11.7	5.7	1.1	1.8	2.8	0.5	8.9	11.3	11.6	7.6	2.1	3.7	3.9	2.6	9.3	14.2	13	6.9	2.3
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Mouse Rock is a surf spot on the San Luis Obispo County coastline in California, known for its scenic Central Coast setting and more rugged, less crowded feel than many bigger-name breaks. Depending on swell direction and tide, it can offer a mix of reef-and-rock influenced waves with a fairly exposed ocean setup, so conditions can change quickly.

A few general notes about Mouse Rock:

Location: San Luis Obispo County, Central California coast
Break type: Typically a rocky point/reef-style setup rather than a mellow sandbar
Wave character: Can be punchy, powerful, and sensitive to swell direction
Best for: Surfers comfortable with rock hazards and variable conditions
Crowds: Usually lower-key compared with more famous nearby breaks
Hazards: Rocks, uneven entry/exit, strong currents, and shifting conditions

Because spots like this can vary a lot with tide, swell, and local bathymetry, it’s a good idea to check recent surf reports, tide charts, and local knowledge before paddling out.