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Tajiguas Ranch Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Tajiguas Ranch surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 19 Apr 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tajiguas Ranch this week:
The surf forecast for Tajiguas Ranch over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tajiguas Ranch in the next 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 24) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 21st Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 26th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 26th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tajiguas Ranch over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 57 | 85 | 82 | 142 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 153 | 171 | 129 | 243 | 117 | 207 | 171 | 124 | 170 | 121 | 199 | 205 | 140 | 124 | 329 | 573 | 249 | 440 | 481 | 227 | 224 | 231 | 193 | 188 | 181 | 137 | 106 | 258 | 150 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross | cross- off | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:12AM 1.75 | 7:32PM 1.47 | 3:47AM 1.72 | 7:21PM 1.55 | 5:14AM 1.74 | 7:31PM 1.67 | 6:25AM 1.77 | 7:50PM 1.82 | 7:28AM 1.80 | 8:14PM 2.00 | 8:27AM 1.80 | 8:43PM 2.17 | 9:25AM 1.77 | 9:16PM 2.31 | 10:23AM 1.72 | 9:52PM 2.39 | 11:24AM 1.63 | 10:32PM 2.41 | 12:29PM 1.54 | 11:16PM 2.36 | 1:42PM 1.47 | 12:04AM 2.24 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:02AM 0.51 | 10:07PM 1.44 | 11:53AM 0.46 | 11:50PM 1.30 | 12:34PM 0.43 | 12:51AM 1.09 | 1:12PM 0.42 | 1:42AM 0.84 | 1:47PM 0.46 | 2:30AM 0.57 | 2:23PM 0.54 | 3:18AM 0.32 | 2:59PM 0.66 | 4:07AM 0.12 | 3:36PM 0.79 | 4:57AM 0.00 | 4:15PM 0.93 | 5:51AM -0.03 | 4:55PM 1.06 | 6:49AM 0.02 | 5:41PM 1.19 | 7:52AM 0.12 | ||||||||||||||
Sat 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thu 01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 |
| Sunset | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 20 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 12 | 19 | 22 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 21 | 24 | 15 | 23 | 25 | 17 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 15 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 8 | 17 | 18 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 19 | 21 | 13 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 12 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Mon morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Tajiguas Ranch Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tajiguas Ranch provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tajiguas Ranch can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tajiguas Ranch 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 (Tajiguas Ranch) 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 Tajiguas Ranch 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.
Tajiguas Ranch is 23 km (14 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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