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Government Point Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Government Point surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Monday 10 Feb 2025 PST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Government Point this week:
The surf forecast for Government Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Government Point in the next 12 days are 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 16) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 11th Feb) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 14th Feb) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 14th Feb) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Government Point over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Sat 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 823 | 727 | 717 | 336 | 242 | 481 | 800 | 569 | 594 | 1463 | 10334 | 11429 | 6997 | 3868 | 2976 | 1302 | 540 | 373 | 408 | 1001 | 3253 | 3093 | 2361 | 1621 | 878 | 534 | 428 | 897 | 1165 | 1238 | 1652 | 1187 | 837 | 538 | 1261 | 1275 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:28AM 2.25 | 10:06PM 1.62 | 9:07AM 2.20 | 10:33PM 1.65 | 9:44AM 2.10 | 10:59PM 1.69 | 10:21AM 1.97 | 11:25PM 1.72 | 10:58AM 1.80 | 11:51PM 1.74 | 11:38AM 1.61 | 12:18AM 1.75 | 12:25PM 1.42 | 12:47AM 1.74 | 1:32PM 1.25 | 1:23AM 1.73 | 4:10PM 1.15 | 2:13AM 1.72 | 3:23AM 1.75 | 4:36AM 1.82 | ||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:19AM 1.03 | 3:38PM 0.12 | 3:00AM 0.96 | 4:08PM 0.19 | 3:41AM 0.92 | 4:36PM 0.30 | 4:21AM 0.88 | 5:02PM 0.43 | 5:04AM 0.87 | 5:26PM 0.58 | 5:50AM 0.86 | 5:47PM 0.74 | 6:44AM 0.87 | 6:05PM 0.90 | 7:51AM 0.87 | 6:15PM 1.04 | 9:21AM 0.84 | 5:50PM 1.15 | 10:59AM 0.75 | 12:06PM 0.62 | 12:51PM 0.47 | |||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Sat 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 6 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon morning, calm by Wed morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Government Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Government Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Government Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Government Point 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 (Government Point) 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 Government Point 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.
Government Point is 22 km (14 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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