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Refugio State Beach surf Forecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 18 Mar 2024 PDT
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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 13.8°C (Statistics for 18 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 13.7 °C max: 15.3 °C min: 12.2 °C)
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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 13.8°C (Statistics for 18 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 13.7 °C max: 15.3 °C min: 12.2 °C)


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 Monday (Mar 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. 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 Refugio State Beach in the next 12 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 18th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 24th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 25th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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

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Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
NW
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.6
SW
0.5
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.8
WNW
2
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.4
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.5
W
1.8
WNW
1.6
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
1
WNW
1.5
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.4
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2
WNW
Period(s) (?)131217161615141416201816161514131110891010910102018181216151414131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2462113093343143442612572082164483903713353014998178537649906373783677354824324485826354883430128702151250820271138
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
5
NNE
5
SSW
10
SW
5
NE
10
WSW
20
WNW
15
NNW
5
W
15
NW
10
N
5
W
20
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
30
NW
35
NW
20
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
10
NW
20
WNW
10
NNW
5
S
0
N
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
W
5
SSE
15
WNW
25
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglassoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:25PM
1.53
6:33AM
1.85
8:50PM
1.58
7:26AM
1.89
9:11PM
1.63
8:09AM
1.93
9:30PM
1.68
8:47AM
1.95
9:48PM
1.73
9:22AM
1.93
10:06PM
1.79
9:58AM
1.88
10:25PM
1.85
10:34AM
1.80
10:45PM
1.89
11:12AM
1.69
11:06PM
1.91
11:52AM
1.56
11:27PM
1.92
12:38PM
1.43
11:50PM
1.91
1:38PM
1.30
12:19AM
1.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:49AM
1.26
1:57PM
0.37
1:39AM
1.15
2:33PM
0.36
2:18AM
1.04
3:02PM
0.37
2:51AM
0.93
3:27PM
0.40
3:24AM
0.82
3:51PM
0.46
3:57AM
0.72
4:14PM
0.55
4:31AM
0.64
4:35PM
0.66
5:06AM
0.58
4:55PM
0.79
5:43AM
0.55
5:13PM
0.91
6:24AM
0.56
5:27PM
1.03
7:11AM
0.58
5:34PM
1.13
8:12AM
0.60
Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
30
Sunrise--7:03--7:03--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:56--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:52--6:50--6:48
Sunset7:09--7:10--7:12--7:13--7:14--7:14--7:15--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:17--7:19--
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Rain (mm)
-------------1-------------31--221--
Temp. °C221819201521231420221319211414151213151114171016191114121114151214141116
Feels °C (?)201718191420211019191017181112119775810613158121081110111010612

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri 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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