Surf spot

Sewers

Forecast conditions and map view for Sewers 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: 35.1597, -120.6872

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1	1	1	0.8	0.8	0.9	1.2	1.2	1.2	1	1	0.9	0.7	0.9	1	1.1	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.2	0.7	0.8	1.2	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.2	1.2	1.6	1.8	1.9	1.8	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	WNW	WNW	WNW	WSW	SW	WSW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	W	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	WSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	4.7	4.6	4.6	7.3	11.8	7.4	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.2	5	5	6	5.6	5.8	5.8	5.4	5.8	5.8	6.3	7.7	7.1	6.7	6.3	6	6.2	6.2	6.5	7.3	7.3	6.5	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.2	6.1	6.1	6.1	6.1	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.2	6.8	6.5	7.2	7	6.3	6.2	6.4	8.2	11.9
Wave energy (kJ)	45	44	39	67	159	93	79	84	76	57	52	44	37	46	65	86	131	133	138	118	58	61	129	208	169	161	170	180	151	143	213	265	279	256	205	178	140	143	124	114	100	90	77	73	69	66	61	55	51	47	43	40	33	29	36	71
Wind speed (km/h)	3	3.6	6.2	14.3	17.2	17.9	8.4	3.7	6.3	3.1	2.5	12.1	15.6	21.3	11.7	2.3	0.8	8.7	9.9	14.7	33.1	29	17.8	7	8.2	4.8	0.4	13.3	20.3	19	8.7	3.6	5.7	4	3.8	9.2	10.7	13.5	8.4	6.5	3.9	4.2	2.2	9.5	14.4	13.6	10.5	5.8	3.6	4	3.1	9.6	16.7	16.1	9.7	6.2
Wind direction	WNWGlassy	NWGlassy	NWCross-on	WNWOnshore	WOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	SSEGlassy	ESECross-off	SEGlassy	WGlassy	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WNWOnshore	NWCross-on	NEGlassy	ENEGlassy	NNWCross-on	NCross	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NNWGlassy	NGlassy	WSWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	NWCross-on	EGlassy	SECross-off	ESEGlassy	SEGlassy	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	WOnshore	NWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NNWGlassy	NNEGlassy	NGlassy	WOnshore	WOnshore	WNWOnshore	NWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NGlassy	NGlassy	NNWGlassy	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WNWOnshore	NWCross-on	NNWCross-on

Sewers is a surf spot on the coast of San Luis Obispo County, California, known more as a local reef/point setup than a beginner-friendly beach break. It typically picks up northwest swell best, and like many Central Coast spots, it can be powerful, fickle, and conditions-dependent.

General character

Wave type: Reef/point-style surf with a relatively defined takeoff zone
Best swell: NW swell, with size and period making a big difference
Best wind: Usually cleanest with light offshore or calm conditions
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced, depending on size and reef exposure

What it’s like

Sewers can offer fast, punchy waves with some shape when the swell lines up, but it’s not always consistent. When it’s on, it may produce longer rides and better shape than nearby windier beach breaks. When conditions are poor, it can be bumpy, closed out, or not worth the paddle.

Hazards and considerations

Reef/rocks: Watch for shallow sections and exposed hazards
Crowds/localism: Popular Central Coast breaks can be locally protective
Access: Often limited and not especially convenient
Conditions: Tides and swell direction matter a lot

Best time

Fall and winter often bring the most reliable NW swell on the Central Coast
Mid to low tide may improve shape at some tide-dependent reef setups, but exact preferences can vary