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Port San Luis Tide Table for May 2027

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
5/1 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
5/2 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
5/3 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
5/4 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
5/5 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
5/6 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
5/7 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
5/8 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
5/9 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
5/10 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
5/11 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
5/12 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
5/13 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
5/14 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
5/15 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
5/16 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
5/17 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
5/18 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
5/19 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
5/20 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
5/21 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
5/22 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
5/23 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
5/24 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
5/25 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
5/26 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
5/27 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
5/28 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
5/29 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
5/30 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 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
5/31 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 May 2027


May 1st (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"
May 2nd (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"
May 3rd (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"
May 4th (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"
May 5th (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"
May 6th (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"
May 7th (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"
May 8th (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"
May 9th (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"
May 10th (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"
May 11th (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"
May 12th (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"
May 13th (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"
May 14th (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"
May 15th (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"
May 16th (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"
May 17th (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"
May 18th (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"
May 19th (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"
May 20th (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"
May 21st (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"
May 22nd (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"
May 23rd (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"
May 24th (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"
May 25th (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"
May 26th (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"
May 27th (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"
May 28th (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"
May 29th (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"
May 30th (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"
May 31st (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"

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

Last updated: June 6, 2026, 6:07 PM

Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued June 6 at 1:10PM PDT until June 8 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Sunday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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

Effective: June 6, 2026, 8:10 PM

Expires: June 7, 2026, 10:00 AM

Marine Forecast (PZZ670)

PZZ670-071000-
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
110 PM PDT Sat Jun 6 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 14 ft.
Wave Detail: NW 14 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds.
.SUN...NW wind 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft.
Wave Detail: NW 12 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
.SUN NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft.
Wave Detail: NW 13 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
.MON...NW wind 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft.
Wave Detail: NW 11 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds.
.MON NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft,
subsiding to 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 11 ft at 7 seconds and S 3
ft at 17 seconds. Patchy fog in the evening.
.TUE...NW wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft,
building to 8 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 7 seconds and S 4 ft
at 19 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 11 ft,
building to 12 to 13 ft. Wave Detail: NW 12 ft at 9 seconds and S 4
ft at 18 seconds.
.WED...NW wind 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft.
Wave Detail: NW 11 ft at 9 seconds and S 4 ft at 17 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
Wave Detail: NW 12 ft at 10 seconds and S 4 ft at 17 seconds.
.THU...NW wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt, becoming NW 10 to
15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Wave Detail: NW 10 ft at
11 seconds and S 4 ft at 15 seconds.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW
8 ft at 10 seconds and S 4 ft at 15 seconds.

$$

Land Forecast (CAZ340)

TONIGHT: Mostly clear early then low clouds and fog. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.

SUNDAY: Low clouds and fog in the morning then sunny. Highs from the upper 50s at the beaches to the upper 60s inland. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph in the evening.

MONDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs from the lower to mid 60s at the beaches to around 70 inland. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

MONDAY NIGHT: Areas of low clouds and fog in the evening then partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s to around 50. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.

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

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 50s.

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.

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

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

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

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

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

Last updated: June 6, 2026, 6:07 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.