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Surf Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Surf Beach surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 08 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Surf Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Surf Beach sea temperature is
13.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Surf Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Surf Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Surf Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 15s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 11th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 11th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surf Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | |
279 | 504 | 1069 | 559 | 616 | 651 | 527 | 336 | 236 | 210 | 513 | 478 | 460 | 401 | 340 | 222 | 260 | 387 | 349 | 259 | 198 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 6:21PM1.50m | 2:57AM1.64m | 6:37PM1.57m | 4:20AM1.57m | 6:52PM1.67m | 5:40AM1.54m | 7:09PM1.79m | 6:52AM1.54m | 7:31PM1.94m | 7:57AM1.55m | 7:59PM2.09m | 8:59AM1.56m | 8:31PM2.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:10AM0.52m | 9:51PM1.42m | 10:59AM0.54m | 11:29PM1.32m | 11:40AM0.57m | 00:32AM1.14m | 12:18PM0.61m | 1:21AM0.91m | 12:54PM0.68m | 2:06AM0.66m | 1:31PM0.75m | 2:51AM0.40m | 2:08PM0.84m | 3:36AM0.18m | |||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:57 | — |
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Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
11 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 15 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 193 | 107 | 844 | 135 | 208 | 651 | 412 | 336 | 236 | 210 | 513 | 478 | 460 | 401 | 340 | 222 | 260 | 387 | 349 | 259 | 393 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | WNW 15 | SSW 19 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 7 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 43 | 108 | 126 | 151 | 121 | 441 | 227 | 285 | 222 | 96 | 367 | 220 | 272 | 272 | 206 | 186 | 183 | 193 | 407 | 392 | 198 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 13 | WNW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 20 | WNW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 37 | 42 | 51 | 60 | 157 | 156 | 209 | 395 | 264 | 402 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 83 | 123 | 116 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 279 | 504 | 1069 | 559 | 616 | — | 527 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 199 | 51 | 37 | 109 | 51 | 37 | 30 | 76 | 21 | 30 | 28 | 0 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 0 | 76 | 282 | 51 |
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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 16 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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