Port San Luis Tides | Tide Charts & Tables | California Coast, CA

Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Mon) June 1, 2026

Port San Luis tide chart for Monday, June 1, 2026
Port San Luis tides for Jun 1st, the sunrise is 5:49am-8:12pm and the tide times are L 5:55am -0'9" H 1:00pm 3'4" L 4:33pm 2'9" H 10:47pm 5'5" .

Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Tue) June 2, 2026

Port San Luis tide chart for Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Port San Luis tides for Jun 2nd, the sunrise is 5:49am-8:13pm and the tide times are L 6:32am -0'8" H 1:45pm 3'3" L 5:09pm 2'10" H 11:22pm 5'3" .

Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Wed) June 3, 2026

Port San Luis tide chart for Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Port San Luis tides for Jun 3rd, the sunrise is 5:49am-8:13pm and the tide times are L 7:11am -0'7" H 2:33pm 3'4" L 5:51pm 2'11" .

Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Thu) June 4, 2026

Port San Luis tide chart for Thursday, June 4, 2026
Port San Luis tides for Jun 4th, the sunrise is 5:49am-8:14pm and the tide times are H 12:00am 5'1" L 7:52am -0'5" H 3:21pm 3'5" L 6:44pm 3'0" .

Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Fri) June 5, 2026

Port San Luis tide chart for Friday, June 5, 2026
Port San Luis tides for Jun 5th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:14pm and the tide times are H 12:41am 4'9" L 8:33am -0'3" H 4:05pm 3'6" L 7:56pm 3'0" .

Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Sat) June 6, 2026

Port San Luis tide chart for Saturday, June 6, 2026
Port San Luis tides for Jun 6th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:15pm and the tide times are H 1:29am 4'5" L 9:14am -0'0" H 4:42pm 3'9" L 9:23pm 2'10" .

Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Sun) June 7, 2026

Port San Luis tide chart for Sunday, June 7, 2026
Port San Luis tides for Jun 7th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:15pm and the tide times are H 2:30am 4'0" L 9:55am 0'2" H 5:13pm 4'1" L 10:51pm 2'5" .

Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Mon) June 8, 2026

Port San Luis tide chart for Monday, June 8, 2026
Port San Luis tides for Jun 8th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:16pm and the tide times are H 3:48am 3'7" L 10:35am 0'7" H 5:42pm 4'6" .

Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Tue) June 9, 2026

Port San Luis tide chart for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Port San Luis tides for Jun 9th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:16pm and the tide times are L 12:06am 1'9" H 5:18am 3'3" L 11:17am 1'0" H 6:13pm 4'11" .

Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Wed) June 10, 2026

Port San Luis tide chart for Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Port San Luis tides for Jun 10th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:17pm and the tide times are L 1:07am 1'0" H 6:48am 3'1" L 12:00pm 1'5" H 6:47pm 5'6" .

Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Thu) June 11, 2026

Port San Luis tide chart for Thursday, June 11, 2026
Port San Luis tides for Jun 11th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:17pm and the tide times are L 2:00am 0'1" H 8:08am 3'2" L 12:46pm 1'9" H 7:24pm 6'0" .

Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Fri) June 12, 2026

Port San Luis tide chart for Friday, June 12, 2026
Port San Luis tides for Jun 12th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:18pm and the tide times are L 2:49am -0'7" H 9:18am 3'4" L 1:34pm 2'1" H 8:06pm 6'5" .

Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Sat) June 13, 2026

Port San Luis tide chart for Saturday, June 13, 2026
Port San Luis tides for Jun 13th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:18pm and the tide times are L 3:38am -1'3" H 10:19am 3'6" L 2:24pm 2'3" H 8:51pm 6'9" .

Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Sun) June 14, 2026

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Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Mon) June 15, 2026

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Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Tue) June 16, 2026

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Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Wed) June 17, 2026

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Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Thu) June 18, 2026

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Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Fri) June 19, 2026

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Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Sat) June 20, 2026

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Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Sun) June 21, 2026

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Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Mon) June 22, 2026

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Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Tue) June 23, 2026

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Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Wed) June 24, 2026

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Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Thu) June 25, 2026

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Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Fri) June 26, 2026

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Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Sat) June 27, 2026

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Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Sun) June 28, 2026

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Port San Luis Tide Chart for (Mon) June 29, 2026

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Port San Luis Tide Table for June 2026

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
6/1 N/A L -0'9" 5:55AM 4'1" H 3'4" 1:00PM 0'6" L 2'9" 4:33PM 2'8" H 5'5" 10:47PM 6'2" 05:49-20:12 21:56-06:28
6/2 6'2" L -0'8" 6:32AM 4'0" H 3'3" 1:45PM 0'5" L 2'10" 5:09PM 2'5" H 5'3" 11:22PM 5'11" 05:49-20:13 22:41-07:21
6/3 5'11" L -0'7" 7:11AM 3'11" H 3'4" 2:33PM 0'4" L 2'11" 5:51PM 3'5" - - - - 05:49-20:13 23:20-08:18
6/4 3'5" L -0'5" 7:52AM 3'10" H 3'5" 3:21PM 0'4" L 3'0" 6:44PM 1'9" - - - - 05:49-20:14 23:54-09:18
6/5 1'9" H 4'9" 12:41AM 5'1" L -0'3" 8:33AM 3'10" H 3'6" 4:05PM 0'6" L 3'0" 7:56PM 1'4" 05:48-20:14 00:00-10:19
6/6 1'4" H 4'5" 1:29AM 4'6" L -0'0" 9:14AM 3'10" H 3'9" 4:42PM 0'10" L 2'10" 9:23PM 1'1" 05:48-20:15 00:24-11:20
6/7 1'1" H 4'0" 2:30AM 3'9" L 0'2" 9:55AM 3'10" H 4'1" 5:13PM 1'7" L 2'5" 10:51PM 1'1" 05:48-20:15 00:51-12:21
6/8 1'1" H 3'7" 3:48AM 2'11" L 0'7" 10:35AM 3'11" H 4'6" 5:42PM 2'8" - - - - 05:48-20:16 01:17-13:23
6/9 2'8" L 1'9" 12:06AM 1'5" H 3'3" 5:18AM 2'3" L 1'0" 11:17AM 3'11" H 4'11" 6:13PM 3'11" 05:48-20:16 01:43-14:27
6/10 3'11" L 1'0" 1:07AM 2'1" H 3'1" 6:48AM 1'8" L 1'5" 12:00PM 4'1" H 5'6" 6:47PM 5'4" 05:48-20:17 02:10-15:34
6/11 5'4" L 0'1" 2:00AM 3'0" H 3'2" 8:08AM 1'4" L 1'9" 12:46PM 4'2" H 6'0" 7:24PM 6'7" 05:48-20:17 02:41-16:45
6/12 6'7" L -0'7" 2:49AM 3'11" H 3'4" 9:18AM 1'2" L 2'1" 1:34PM 4'4" H 6'5" 8:06PM 7'9" 05:48-20:18 03:17-18:01
6/13 7'9" L -1'3" 3:38AM 4'9" H 3'6" 10:19AM 1'2" L 2'3" 2:24PM 4'5" H 6'9" 8:51PM 2'3" 05:48-20:18 04:02-19:18
6/14 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/15 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/16 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/17 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/18 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/19 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/20 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/21 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/22 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/23 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/24 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/25 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/26 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/27 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/28 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/29 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/30 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM N/A 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11

Port San Luis Textual Tide Table for June 2026


Jun 1st (Mon)
the sunrise is 5:49am-8:12pm and the tide times are L 5:55am -0'9" H 1:00pm 3'4" L 4:33pm 2'9" H 10:47pm 5'5" .
Jun 2nd (Tue)
the sunrise is 5:49am-8:13pm and the tide times are L 6:32am -0'8" H 1:45pm 3'3" L 5:09pm 2'10" H 11:22pm 5'3" .
Jun 3rd (Wed)
the sunrise is 5:49am-8:13pm and the tide times are L 7:11am -0'7" H 2:33pm 3'4" L 5:51pm 2'11" .
Jun 4th (Thu)
the sunrise is 5:49am-8:14pm and the tide times are H 12:00am 5'1" L 7:52am -0'5" H 3:21pm 3'5" L 6:44pm 3'0" .
Jun 5th (Fri)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:14pm and the tide times are H 12:41am 4'9" L 8:33am -0'3" H 4:05pm 3'6" L 7:56pm 3'0" .
Jun 6th (Sat)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:15pm and the tide times are H 1:29am 4'5" L 9:14am -0'0" H 4:42pm 3'9" L 9:23pm 2'10" .
Jun 7th (Sun)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:15pm and the tide times are H 2:30am 4'0" L 9:55am 0'2" H 5:13pm 4'1" L 10:51pm 2'5" .
Jun 8th (Mon)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:16pm and the tide times are H 3:48am 3'7" L 10:35am 0'7" H 5:42pm 4'6" .
Jun 9th (Tue)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:16pm and the tide times are L 12:06am 1'9" H 5:18am 3'3" L 11:17am 1'0" H 6:13pm 4'11" .
Jun 10th (Wed)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:17pm and the tide times are L 1:07am 1'0" H 6:48am 3'1" L 12:00pm 1'5" H 6:47pm 5'6" .
Jun 11th (Thu)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:17pm and the tide times are L 2:00am 0'1" H 8:08am 3'2" L 12:46pm 1'9" H 7:24pm 6'0" .
Jun 12th (Fri)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:18pm and the tide times are L 2:49am -0'7" H 9:18am 3'4" L 1:34pm 2'1" H 8:06pm 6'5" .
Jun 13th (Sat)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:18pm and the tide times are L 3:38am -1'3" H 10:19am 3'6" L 2:24pm 2'3" H 8:51pm 6'9" .
Jun 14th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 15th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 16th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 17th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 18th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 19th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 20th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 21st (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 22nd (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 23rd (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 24th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 25th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 26th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 27th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 28th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 29th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 30th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Port San Luis | Small Craft Advisory

Last updated: June 3, 2026, 12:07 PM

Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 7:05AM PDT until June 4 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
combined seas 11 to 16 ft expected when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT today. For
the Gale Warning, from noon today to 9 AM PDT Thursday. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 9 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions
which could capsize or damage small and large vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.

Effective: June 3, 2026, 2:05 PM

Expires: June 3, 2026, 10:30 PM

Marine Forecast (PZZ670)

PZZ670-040230-
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
705 AM PDT Wed Jun 3 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON PDT TODAY THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...NW wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt, becoming
20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt this afternoon. Seas 7 to 8 ft,
building to 8 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 7 seconds and
S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft. Wave Detail: NW
15 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog after
midnight.
.THU...NW wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft. Wave Detail: NW 12 ft
at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Wave Detail: NW
13 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 18 seconds.
.FRI...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Wave Detail: NW 12 ft
at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at 18 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 10 to 13 ft. Wave Detail: NW 13 ft at 10 seconds and
S 3 ft at 17 seconds. Patchy fog.
.SAT...NW wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft. Wave Detail: NW 12 ft
at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft. Wave Detail: NW
12 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds.
.SUN...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: NW 11 ft
at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
.SUN NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: NW
10 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.

$$

Land Forecast (CAZ340)

TONIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening then partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.

THURSDAY: Partly cloudy in the morning then sunny. Highs from the lower to mid 60s at the beaches to the lower to mid 70s inland. Northwest winds around 15 mph in the afternoon.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening then areas of low clouds and fog. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Northwest winds around 15 mph in the evening.

FRIDAY: Low clouds and fog in the morning then sunny. Highs from the lower to mid 60s at the beaches to around 70 inland.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Low clouds and fog developing. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s.

SATURDAY: Low clouds and fog mostly clearing in the afternoon. Highs from around 60 at the beaches to the upper 60s inland.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows around 50.

SUNDAY: Partly cloudy in the morning then sunny. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening then partly cloudy. Lows around 50.

MONDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning then partly cloudy. Highs in the 60s to around 70.

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening then partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

TUESDAY: Partly cloudy in the morning then sunny. Highs from the lower 60s at the beaches to the lower 70s inland.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening then partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy in the morning then sunny. Highs from the mid 60s at the beaches to the mid 70s inland.

Last updated: June 3, 2026, 12:07 PM

Avila Beach Tide Pools (Tide Pool)

Avila Beach and nearby Pirate's Cove reveal rocky shores and hidden coves with tide pools at low tide teeming with crabs, sea stars, anemones, urchins, and small marine life in clear, calm waters. Easy access from the promenade or short hikes - family-friendly with nearby amenities; visit during low tides for safe wading and discovery.

Montana de Oro State Park (Tide Pool)

Near Los Osos south of Morro Bay on the Central Coast (about 3.5 hours from Los Angeles), Montana de Oro State Park's rugged bluffs and rocky coves (especially Spooner's Cove and Hazard Canyon) reveal extensive tide pools at low tide brimming with sea stars, giant green anemones, urchins, nudibranchs, chitons, limpets, crabs, mussels, and barnacles. One of the Central Coast's best for biodiversity; family-friendly with trails, camping, picnic areas, and equestrian paths - free entry. Dramatic scenery with wildflowers; best during minus tides - watch for sneaker waves and slippery terrain.

Shell Beach (Pismo) (Tide Pool)

Shell Beach in Pismo Beach features accessible rocky outcrops and bluffs exposing vibrant tide pools at low tide, alive with sea anemones, hermit crabs, snails, mussels, barnacles, and small fish in protected pockets ideal for family exploration. Dinosaur Caves Park provides viewpoints and stairs to the shore - combine with shelling on adjacent beaches; best during morning negative tides.

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Avila Beach (Other)

Public sandy beach in Avila Beach adjacent to Port San Luis Harbor featuring calm waters access for swimming sunbathing picnics and low tide beachcombing with views of the harbor entrance and Pacific Ocean. Excellent for family outings shore fishing relaxation and enjoying coastal breezes where tidal fluctuations reveal more intertidal zones and influence water conditions for safe wading and beach activities. Parking restrooms and nearby facilities make it a great spot for combining beach time with tide watching and easy access to harbor boat ramps and piers.

Harford Pier Fishing and Waterfront (Other)

Public fishing pier at Harford Pier in Port San Luis Harbor offering elevated access for surf fishing crabbing sightseeing and views over the harbor with nearby restaurants fish markets and waterfront strolls. Tidal changes create dynamic conditions enhancing angling opportunities for local species while the pier provides safe access at all tides with scenic bay and ocean outlooks. Convenient parking and location support combining pier fishing with tide monitoring and enjoying the fresh seafood and maritime atmosphere of this central coast harbor.

Olde Port Beach Launch and Access (Other)

Public beach with launch ramp at Olde Port Beach in Port San Luis Harbor allowing vehicle access for loading unloading small watercraft and direct entry to the harbor waters for boating kayaking and coastal activities. Dog friendly off leash area with fire rings picnic spots and views over the bay where tidal cycles expose more shoreline at low tide and create varying conditions ideal for beachcombing shore fishing and relaxed waterfront time. Managed by the Harbor District it provides easy public access combining beach and launch use with tide awareness and proximity to the main harbor facilities.

Port San Luis Boat Launch (Other)

Public boat launch facility at Port San Luis Harbor with ramp access parking and courtesy dock for trailered boats kayaks and small craft launching into the protected harbor and nearby coastal waters near Avila Beach. Convenient for day trips fishing excursions and exploring the central California coast where tidal ranges influence ramp usability currents and nearshore conditions enhancing opportunities for angling paddling and marine life viewing. Managed by the Port San Luis Harbor District it offers straightforward entry combining ramp use with tide monitoring and proximity to beaches piers and attractions in this scenic harbor setting.