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Refugio State Beach surf break

Refugio State Beach surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Friday 07 Feb 2025 PST
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Refugio State Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Refugio State Beach sea temperature is
13.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Refugio State Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Refugio State Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 07) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Refugio State Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 14) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Feb 14) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 7th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 14th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 14th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Refugio State Beach over the next 12 days.

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Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
W
1.7
W
1.7
W
1.7
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.4
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.5
WNW
1.7
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
1
WNW
1.1
WNW
2.4
W
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
W
1.3
WNW
1.8
WNW
2.5
WNW
3
WNW
2
WNW
Period(s) (?)9989898168998888131615151618171313141414141413191715141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)46343041242136538917320325719926223862682432719244638141157535134600241216222082151746561542125334310571581290729621276
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
25
NW
10
N
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
0
W
15
WNW
15
NNW
15
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
5
WNW
5
S
25
ESE
30
ESE
15
ESE
15
NW
15
NW
25
NW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
10
NNE
5
WNW
10
W
10
N
5
W
15
WNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscross-
on
offglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:52PM
1.41
6:01AM
2.15
8:31PM
1.49
6:55AM
2.21
9:03PM
1.55
7:42AM
2.26
9:33PM
1.59
8:24AM
2.26
10:00PM
1.62
9:03AM
2.21
10:27PM
1.66
9:39AM
2.11
10:53PM
1.69
10:15AM
1.98
11:18PM
1.72
10:52AM
1.80
11:44PM
1.74
11:31AM
1.61
12:10AM
1.75
12:16PM
1.42
12:40AM
1.74
1:21PM
1.25
1:15AM
1.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:51PM
0.26
11:36PM
1.22
1:40PM
0.15
12:41AM
1.17
2:22PM
0.09
1:32AM
1.09
2:59PM
0.08
2:15AM
1.02
3:33PM
0.11
2:56AM
0.95
4:03PM
0.18
3:35AM
0.90
4:31PM
0.29
4:16AM
0.87
4:56PM
0.43
4:58AM
0.86
5:19PM
0.58
5:43AM
0.86
5:40PM
0.74
6:36AM
0.87
5:57PM
0.89
7:43AM
0.88
6:06PM
1.03
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Sunrise6:52--6:52--6:50--6:50--6:48--6:48--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:43--6:43--6:41--
Sunset-5:35--5:36--5:37--5:37--5:38--5:39--5:40--5:42--5:43--5:44--5:45--5:45-
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Rain (mm)
-----------------621111---------------
Temp. °C1615919199181791615816149141311111312151410171611191913212213222112
Feels °C (?)1110516155151451310497511117613109851212715151018181017159

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Refugio State Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Refugio State Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Refugio State Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Refugio State 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 (Refugio State 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 Refugio State 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.

Refugio State Beach is 21 km (13 miles) from Isla Vista. If you plan a vacation in Santa Barbara, look for hotels and other accommodation in Isla Vista. Isla Vista has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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