Cayucos tides today
- Tide now 1.4 ft ↑ rising · high 2:01 am (3.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 11:20 am–12:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Waves · water 4.7 ft · 67 °F moderate · 10.7 s from the west
- Wind · air 5 mph · 59 °F from the NE, gusts 7 · partly cloudy
- Surf tomorrow 2.2–3.3 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 7:00–10:00 am
- Sun 7:22 am–6:13 pm 10 h 51 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:05 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:05 pm
- Coastal Flood Advisory: minor flooding along the shore at high tide. Until Fri 30, 2:00 pm. NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Today in Cayucos there are high tides at 12:53 am (3.8 ft) and 11:34 am (6.3 ft) and low tides at 5:13 am and 7:01 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:01 am. The sun rises at 7:22 am and sets at 6:13 pm: 10 h 51 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:05 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:46 am to 3:46 am and from 2:18 pm to 4:18 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (5 mph). Partly cloudy, 59 °F.
Fishing in Cayucos today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:01 pm
- Sunset at 6:13 pm, golden hour from 5:37 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light cross-shore wind (9 mph) and some swell (4.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:00 pm to 6:40 pm, combines the 7:01 pm low tide, sunset and some swell. Also good from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, with the 11:34 am high tide and some swell. Also good from 3:30 pm to 4:20 pm, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: black rockfish, lingcod, blue shark and striped mullet. October is one of the months when these are seen most: black rockfish and blue shark. What you can catch
Beach day in Cayucos
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 71 °F: mild
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 67 °F (cool)
- Moderate onshore wind (18 mph): choppy water
- Dangerous for swimming: 4.9 ft waves every 10 s; high rip current risk
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 4.9 ft
4.9 ft waves every 10 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 67 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 18 mph
Moderate onshore wind (18 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:13 am
Low tide at 5:13 am and 7:01 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:53 am and 11:34 am.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Cayucos
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- Cayucos State Beach 0.8 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Morro Strand State Beach 3.2 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Morro Rock Beach 5.0 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for California (California State Water Resources Control Board).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Cayucos
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Tides in Cayucos
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:53 am 3.8 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 5:13 am 2.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:34 am 6.3 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 7:01 pm -0.8 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 49 min to high tide at 2:01 am.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 12:53 am high tide and 82 for the 11:34 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 7.1 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 24 (6.9 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-1.8 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 8 to 9 (coefficient 97, 5.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 17 (coefficient 32, 3.9 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:22 am · 6:13 pm | High tide 12:53 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 5:13 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 11:34 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 7:01 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 85 | 91% | Major periods 1:46 am · 2:18 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:23 am · 6:11 pm | High tide 2:01 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 5:58 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 12:21 pm · 6.1 ft | Low tide 8:01 pm · -0.7 ft | Coef. 77 | 83% | Major periods 2:51 am · 3:23 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:24 am · 6:10 pm | High tide 3:15 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 6:54 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 1:17 pm · 5.8 ft | Low tide 9:07 pm · -0.4 ft | Coef. 68 | 73% | Major periods 3:55 am · 4:26 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:24 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 4:29 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 8:11 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 2:27 pm · 5.3 ft | Low tide 10:16 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 61 | 62% | Major periods 4:57 am · 5:26 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:25 am · 5:08 pm | High tide 4:33 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 8:57 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 2:52 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 10:21 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 60 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:54 am · 5:21 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:26 am · 5:07 pm | High tide 5:24 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 10:45 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 4:20 pm · 4.6 ft | Low tide 11:17 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 67 | 39% | Major periods 5:46 am · 6:11 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:27 am · 5:06 pm | High tide 6:06 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 11:59 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 5:37 pm · 4.5 ft | — | Coef. 75 | 29% | Major periods 6:35 am · 6:58 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Cayucos has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Morro Bay Coast Guard Pier (TICON-4), 5.3 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Cayucos
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.3 ft
- Significant4.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 7.3 ft with a period of 8 s, from the west-northwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+8.4 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:12 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 46215, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Surf in Cayucos today
Surf today
Fair- 2.4–3.7 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 4.0 ft swell at 6 s from the west-northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (7 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 7:01 pm)
- Light: First light 6:56 am · sunrise 7:22 am · sunset 6:13 pm · last light 6:39 pm
- Tide: high 12:53 am (3.8 ft), low 5:13 am (2.4 ft), high 11:34 am (6.3 ft) and low 7:01 pm (-0.8 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 67.3 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 116 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 6:00 pm to 6:39 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Cayucos today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (11:34 am): little current from 11:10 am to 11:50 am
- 4.1 ft swell at 6 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:53 am (12:20–1:30 am), low tide 5:13 am (4:40–5:40 am), high tide 11:34 am (11:10–11:50 am) and low tide 7:01 pm (6:40–7:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.9 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 67.3 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:39 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:05 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 12:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Point Estero Shipwreck 1.5 mi
- Atascadero 3.5 mi
- Morro Bay State Marine Recreational Management Area 7.4 mi
- Morro Bay State Marine Reserve 7.8 mi
- White Rock State Marine Conservation Area 12 mi
- Dive Site - Coleman Beach 3.5 mi
- SloDivers 5.6 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Cayucos
Now in Cayucos
- Low / high
- 52 / 72 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 56%
- Humidity
- 55%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 22 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 38
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 55° | 52° | 53° | 55° | 67° | 71° | 63° | 59° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 SE | 7 NE | 13 ENE | 17 ENE | 11 ENE | 2 WSW | 9 NW | 5 NE |
| Gusts | 5 | 14 | 23 | 28 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 5 |
| Waves | 5.1 ft | 5.0 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 57° 9 ENE 4.7 ft
- 3:00 am 57° 8 ENE 4.7 ft
- 6:00 am 57° 7 NE 4.7 ft
- 9:00 am 60° 4 ENE 4.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 63° 4 SSE 4.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 5 W 4.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 64° 2 W 4.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 61° 0 NW 4.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 52 / 72 °F | 18 mph NE | 5.1 ft | 12:53 am · 11:34 am | |
| Thu 29 | 56 / 65 °F | 9 mph ENE | 4.7 ft | 2:01 am · 12:21 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 58 / 64 °F | 7 mph W | 4.3 ft | 3:15 am · 1:17 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 57 / 62 °F | 5 mph WSW | 3.9 ft | 4:29 am · 2:27 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 56 / 66 °F | 8 mph N | 7.3 ft | 4:33 am · 2:52 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 53 / 69 °F | 8 mph NNE | 5.8 ft | 5:24 am · 4:20 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 67 °F | 6 mph NNW | 6.0 ft | 6:06 am · 5:37 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 66 °F | 6 mph NW | 5.4 ft | 6:43 am · 6:44 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 67 °F | 7 mph NNW | 4.7 ft | 7:15 am · 7:43 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 65 °F | 8 mph NNW | 11 ft | 7:44 am · 8:39 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 55 / 66 °F | 7 mph N | 10 ft | 8:12 am · 9:32 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 56 / 70 °F | 9 mph N | 10 ft | 8:38 am · 10:24 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 60 / 76 °F | 6 mph NNE | 10 ft | 9:05 am · 11:16 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 63 / 73 °F | 4 mph S | 8.3 ft | 9:33 am |
- Thu 29 Overcast 56° / 65° 4.7 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 58° / 64° 4.3 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 57° / 62° 3.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 56° / 66° 7.3 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 53° / 69° 5.8 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 56° / 67° 6.0 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 56° / 66° 5.4 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.3 °F; normal high: 74 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:12 pm (local time).
The sun in Cayucos
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:26 am
- Full dark 7:09 pm
- Civil dawn 6:56 am
- Civil dusk 6:39 pm
- Solar noon 12:47 pm (41° high)
- Daylight 10 h 51 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:37 pm
- Full dark 7:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,665 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cayucos
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:46–3:46 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:18–4:18 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:59–10:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:35–8:35 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 12:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pmNov 8 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 3:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 6:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Cayucos
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Cayucos Pier 0.9 mi
- North "T" Pier 5.3 mi
- Chablis Cruises 5.4 mi
- South "T" Pier 5.5 mi
- Baywood Park Pier 8.5 mi
- Jetty 5.5 mi
- Jetty 5.5 mi
- Jetty 5.9 mi
- Tidelands Launch Ramp 6.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,050 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 11 ft.
From the shoreline (1,250 ft from Cayucos) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,050 ft
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep1.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 11 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.3 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Source: NOAA Southern California Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 100 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near CayucosTides nearby
- Morro Bay5.8 mi
- Los Osos9.7 mi
- Avila Beach20 mi
- San Simeon22 mi
- Pismo Beach25 mi
- Grover Beach27 mi
- Oceano29 mi
Cayucos at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,592 people. Coordinates: 35.443° N, 120.892° W.
- It is 285 mi northwest of San Diego, the main place in California. The sun rises 19 min later and sets 11 min later than in San Diego.
- The nearest tide station, Morro Bay Coast Guard Pier, is 5.3 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Cayucos Beach (0.9 mi), Morro Rock Beach (5.0 mi).
Questions about CayucosQuestions
What time is high tide today in Cayucos?
Today in Cayucos there are high tides at 12:53 am (3.8 ft) and 11:34 am (6.3 ft) and low tides at 5:13 am and 7:01 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Cayucos?
At 6:13 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:39 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cayucos?
At 7:23 am. First light comes at 6:26 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:46–3:46 am, Minor 9:59–10:59 am, Major 2:18–4:18 pm, Minor 7:35–8:35 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Cayucos?
Overcast, from 52 °F to 72 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (5 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cayucos?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.7 ft waves with a period of 10.7 s from the west. The water is 67.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cayucos?
The best time to visit Cayucos is from May to September: highs of 71 °F to 78 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 10 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Morro Bay Coast Guard Pier station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).