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Surf’s up in San Luis Obispo on the Central Coast of California, where and the wide variety of nearby surf spots for all skill levels recently placed Cal Poly in the top three of the “10 best surf schools in America” by Surfline.com.

Watch the video to see the wide range of ocean activities San Luis Obispo has to offer.

100 miles of coastline beckon novice and pro surfers alike, offering a spectrum of San Luis Obispo surf spots: go surfing in sheltered, craggy coves like St. Anne’s and Reef Rights in Shell Beach or at sprawling beach breaks near the piers in Pismo Beach and Cayucos.

Seasoned surfers can sniff out the adrenaline-pumping waves from San Simeon, Morro Bay, and Montaña de Oro in the north to Oceano and Guadalupe to the south. While those just getting their feet wet in surfing will want to head to local Central Coast surf shops and surf schools for board rentals, surf camps and classes, or a little local insight into the surf scene.

Before You Go:

To ensure good surf conditions, surfers should take into account details such as wind conditions and tides when selecting a surf spot. Generally, the mornings are the best time to surf, prior to the wind kicking in by mid-day, especially during the spring time. The water temperature typically oscillates between 52-59 degrees, so you should be prepared to wear a 3/2 or 4/3 millimeter wetsuit all year round.

Suit Up:

The Central Coast has some of California’s finest surf shops. Many of them are well known within the industry and have a global reach. Any of these retail stores listed below is worth visiting and will no doubt be able to take care of any of your action sports needs.


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