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Isla Vista Surf Forecast
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Isla Vista surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 18 Apr 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Isla Vista this week:
The surf forecast for Isla Vista over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Isla Vista in the next 12 days are 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 19th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Isla Vista over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 57 | 87 | 57 | 155 | 82 | 107 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 179 | 171 | 130 | 152 | 106 | 207 | 171 | 201 | 170 | 121 | 199 | 167 | 140 | 123 | 173 | 249 | 299 | 767 | 354 | 226 | 301 | 211 | 255 | 183 | 178 | 174 | 121 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | on | on | cross- off | on | on | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross | glass | glass | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:58AM 1.81 | 2:10AM 1.75 | 7:31PM 1.47 | 3:46AM 1.72 | 7:19PM 1.55 | 5:13AM 1.74 | 7:30PM 1.67 | 6:24AM 1.77 | 7:48PM 1.83 | 7:27AM 1.80 | 8:13PM 2.00 | 8:26AM 1.81 | 8:42PM 2.17 | 9:23AM 1.78 | 9:15PM 2.31 | 10:21AM 1.72 | 9:51PM 2.40 | 11:21AM 1.64 | 10:31PM 2.42 | 12:26PM 1.54 | 11:14PM 2.37 | 1:40PM 1.47 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:55AM 0.56 | 11:01AM 0.52 | 10:05PM 1.44 | 11:52AM 0.46 | 11:49PM 1.30 | 12:33PM 0.42 | 12:50AM 1.09 | 1:10PM 0.42 | 1:40AM 0.84 | 1:46PM 0.46 | 2:28AM 0.57 | 2:22PM 0.54 | 3:16AM 0.31 | 2:58PM 0.65 | 4:05AM 0.12 | 3:35PM 0.78 | 4:56AM 0.00 | 4:13PM 0.92 | 5:49AM -0.03 | 4:54PM 1.06 | 6:47AM 0.02 | 5:39PM 1.18 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wed 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:42 |
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| Temp. °C | 12 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 19 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Isla Vista Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Isla Vista provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Isla Vista can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Isla Vista 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 (Isla Vista) 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 Isla Vista 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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