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Pescaderos surf Forecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pescaderos this week:
The surf forecast for Pescaderos over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pescaderos in the next 12 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 18th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 18th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 19th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pescaderos over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 251 | 329 | 439 | 541 | 276 | 522 | 268 | 330 | 347 | 302 | 240 | 164 | 248 | 223 | 250 | 241 | 120 | 81 | 162 | 150 | 63 | 60 | 59 | 47 | 51 | 42 | 42 | 77 | 77 | 45 | 147 | 330 | 537 | 341 | 435 | 528 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:41PM 1.89 | 8:08AM 1.49 | 8:01PM 1.97 | 8:57AM 1.49 | 8:24PM 2.04 | 9:44AM 1.48 | 8:48PM 2.11 | 10:31AM 1.47 | 9:16PM 2.16 | 11:19AM 1.45 | 9:47PM 2.19 | 12:10PM 1.41 | 10:22PM 2.19 | 1:06PM 1.39 | 11:01PM 2.17 | 2:09PM 1.38 | 11:45PM 2.11 | 3:16PM 1.41 | 12:37AM 2.02 | 4:13PM 1.48 | 1:41AM 1.89 | 4:57PM 1.59 | 3:00AM 1.75 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:06PM 0.75 | 2:18AM 0.71 | 1:35PM 0.83 | 2:52AM 0.55 | 2:03PM 0.92 | 3:27AM 0.40 | 2:30PM 1.00 | 4:02AM 0.29 | 2:58PM 1.07 | 4:40AM 0.22 | 3:27PM 1.14 | 5:20AM 0.18 | 3:56PM 1.19 | 6:05AM 0.18 | 4:29PM 1.24 | 6:53AM 0.19 | 5:10PM 1.29 | 7:44AM 0.23 | 6:11PM 1.33 | 8:38AM 0.27 | 7:45PM 1.36 | 9:32AM 0.33 | 9:36PM 1.29 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 16 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Pescaderos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pescaderos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pescaderos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pescaderos surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Pescaderos) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pescaderos may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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