San Luis Obispo is located in the United States with varying weather patterns throughout the year. Plan your visit to San Luis Obispowith our accurate weather forecasts, including hourly updates, 7-day predictions, and real-time conditions. Whether you're a local or visitor, stay prepared for whatever weather the United States brings.
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves with elevated
surf expected. Minor coastal flooding possible.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County
Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern
Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County
Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
nearshore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southerly swell combined with abnormally
high tides of 7.0 to 7.6 feet will bring the potential for
minor coastal flooding in low-lying areas in the evening.
Weather Forecast for San Luis Obispo
32°/ 16°
Sunny
Updated now
Rain Chance
7%
Humidity
71%
Max Wind
14 km/h
Avg Temp
23°C
Sunrise
05:58 AM
Sunset
08:18 PM
Hourly Breakdown
Morning (6AM - 12PM)
21°C35%
06:00 am
16°
07:00 am
16°
08:00 am
18°
09:00 am
22°
10:00 am
25°
11:00 am
32°
Afternoon (12PM - 6PM)
30°C2%
12:00 pm
32°
01:00 pm
31°
02:00 pm
30°
03:00 pm
30°
04:00 pm
30°
05:00 pm
29°
Evening (6PM - 12AM)
21°C15%
06:00 pm
27°
07:00 pm
25°
08:00 pm
22°
09:00 pm
19°
10:00 pm
17°
11:00 pm
16°
Night (12AM - 6AM)
17°C35%
12:00 am
19°
01:00 am
18°
02:00 am
17°
03:00 am
17°
04:00 am
16°
05:00 am
16°
Hourly Forecast
Extended Forecast
Today
Sunny
7%
14 km/h
32°16°
Wed, 15 Jul
Sunny
UV Index
0.4 Low
Precipitation
0 mm
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches; Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast; Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County BeachesFrom: 2026/07/14, 04:31:00Until: 2026/07/14, 21:00:00
Beach Hazards StatementModerate
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves with elevated
surf expected. Minor coastal flooding possible.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County
Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern
Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County
Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
nearshore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southerly swell combined with abnormally
high tides of 7.0 to 7.6 feet will bring the potential for
minor coastal flooding in low-lying areas in the evening.
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches; Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast; Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County BeachesFrom: 2026/07/14, 08:53:00Until: 2026/07/14, 23:00:00
Beach Hazards StatementModerate
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves with elevated
surf expected. Minor coastal flooding possible.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County
Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern
Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County
Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
nearshore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southerly swell combined with abnormally
high tides of 7.0 to 7.6 feet will bring the potential for minor
coastal flooding in low-lying areas each evening.
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches; Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast; Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County BeachesFrom: 2026/07/14, 16:00:00Until: 2026/07/15, 00:00:00
Small Craft AdvisoryMinor
* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.
* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10
NM.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NMFrom: 2026/07/14, 15:42:00Until: 2026/07/14, 23:45:00
Beach Hazards StatementModerate
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves with elevated
surf expected. Minor coastal flooding possible.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County
Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern
Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County
Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.
* WHEN...Through late Wednesday night, with a chance for the Beach
Hazards Statement to be extended through Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
nearshore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southerly swell combined with abnormally
high tides of 7.0 to 7.6 feet will bring the potential for
minor coastal flooding in low-lying areas each evening.
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches; Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast; Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County BeachesFrom: 2026/07/14, 20:25:00Until: 2026/07/15, 06:00:00