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Isla Vista, United States, Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

Isla Vista in Santa Barbara is a fairly exposed beach and reef break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the northeast. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the west. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Best around low tide. Often Crowded. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Isla Vista break location map and break info

This is the surf forecast page for Isla Vista, CAL - Santa Barbara. Use the tab navigation above to view Isla Vista sea temperature, Isla Vista photographs, Isla Vista detailed swell predictions, wind and weather forecasts, Isla Vista webcams, current wind from CAL - Santa Barbara live weather stations and Isla Vista tide predictions. The United States swell maps link will open up the big picture showing United States and the surrounding seas. These swell maps can be animated to show the different swell components, wave energy, wave period, wave heights, together with wind and weather forecasts, current weather and sea state observations from United States wave-buoys, passing ships and coastal weather stations. Our wavefinder tool will be available soon to help you locate the best surf conditions in the area around Isla Vista. In the meantime, check out the forecasts for other CAL - Santa Barbara surf breaks near to Isla Vista to make the most of forecast wind and wave directions.

Isla Vista Location Map

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Surf breaks located close to Isla Vista Shoreline around Isla Vista Roads and rivers around Isla Vista

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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Isla Vista:

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Closest break Devereux 1 mi
Second closest break Pescaderos 1 mi
Third closest break Campus Point 1 mi
Fourth closest break Sand Beach 1 mi
Fifth closest break The Pit 7 mi

snow forecast website

Ski Resorts closest to Isla Vista:
Closest ski area Alta Sierra at Shirley Meadows (United States) 116 mi
Second closest ski area Mountain High resort (United States) 125 mi
Third closest ski area Mt Baldy (United States) 125 mi
Fourth closest ski area Sunrise Ski Area (United States) 125 mi
Fifth closest ski area Snow Valley (United States) 163 mi

Tide stations nearest to Isla Vista:
Closest tide station Santa Barbara, Pacific Ocean, California 11 mi
Second closest tide station Santa Barbara, Pacific Ocean, California (sub) 11 mi
Third closest tide station Santa Barbara, California 11 mi
Fourth closest tide station Santa Barbara, California (2) 11 mi
Fifth closest tide station Gaviota, California 21 mi

city weather forecast website

Town and city forecasts close to Isla Vista:
Closest city location Santa Barbara Municipal (United States) 2 mi
Second closest city location Santa Barbara (United States) 9 mi
Third closest city location Santa Ana (United States) 11 mi
Fourth closest city location Ventura (United States) 36 mi
Fifth closest city location San Buenaventura (United States) 37 mi