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Surf Beach surf Forecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Surf Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Surf Beach 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 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Surf Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (May 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 18th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surf Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 416 | 432 | 871 | 516 | 679 | 1011 | 1104 | 1114 | 1094 | 1123 | 1037 | 1103 | 1391 | 1028 | 1484 | 1045 | 1629 | 986 | 497 | 370 | 217 | 130 | 103 | 68 | 68 | 49 | 164 | 128 | 381 | 452 | 429 | 1158 | 1517 | 1203 | 1430 | 1473 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:51PM 1.88 | 8:21AM 1.48 | 8:12PM 1.96 | 9:12AM 1.48 | 8:35PM 2.03 | 10:01AM 1.48 | 9:01PM 2.09 | 10:50AM 1.48 | 9:29PM 2.14 | 11:39AM 1.46 | 10:01PM 2.17 | 12:30PM 1.43 | 10:36PM 2.17 | 1:26PM 1.41 | 11:15PM 2.15 | 2:28PM 1.41 | 12:00AM 2.10 | 3:31PM 1.45 | 12:52AM 2.01 | 4:24PM 1.51 | 1:55AM 1.88 | 5:07PM 1.62 | 3:13AM 1.74 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:16PM 0.76 | 2:30AM 0.71 | 1:46PM 0.85 | 3:05AM 0.55 | 2:15PM 0.94 | 3:40AM 0.40 | 2:44PM 1.03 | 4:16AM 0.29 | 3:13PM 1.10 | 4:54AM 0.21 | 3:43PM 1.17 | 5:35AM 0.17 | 4:14PM 1.22 | 6:20AM 0.16 | 4:49PM 1.27 | 7:07AM 0.18 | 5:32PM 1.31 | 7:58AM 0.21 | 6:36PM 1.35 | 8:51AM 0.25 | 8:08PM 1.36 | 9:43AM 0.31 | 9:52PM 1.28 | |||||||||||||
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 | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Surf Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Surf Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Surf Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Surf Beach 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 (Surf Beach) 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 Surf Beach 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.
Surf Beach is 15 km (9 miles) from Lompoc. If you plan a vacation in Santa Barbara, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lompoc. Lompoc has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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