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Tajiguas Ranch surf Forecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 28 Apr 2024 PDT
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Tajiguas Ranch surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tajiguas Ranch sea temperature is 13.8°C (Statistics for 28 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 13.8 °C max: 15.4 °C min: 12.3 °C)
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Tajiguas Ranch surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tajiguas Ranch sea temperature is 13.8°C (Statistics for 28 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 13.8 °C max: 15.4 °C min: 12.3 °C)


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 Sunday (Apr 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tajiguas Ranch in the next 12 days are 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 04) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 28th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 29th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 30th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tajiguas Ranch over the next 12 days.

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Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
WNW
2.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.7
WNW
2.4
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.6
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.3
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1.1
WNW
1.7
WNW
0.4
SSW
1.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
1.4
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.4
SW
1.4
WNW
1.2
WNW
2.1
WNW
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.6
SSW
1.3
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
Period(s) (?)9799711116111061010101015141556157788206961716167988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)23247322747451286956140653138522030717312810354535469199862256492431019716122737222512519816213410694
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
N
5
WNW
10
NW
10
N
5
NW
20
NNW
10
NNE
10
S
15
W
10
N
10
S
10
WSW
5
N
10
SSW
10
SW
0
NNE
10
S
10
SSW
5
E
10
SE
10
S
5
S
10
SW
25
WNW
15
NNW
15
NW
25
NW
10
N
10
SW
10
W
5
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
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
crossoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
glassononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncrossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:30PM
1.31
12:39AM
1.95
1:45AM
1.87
6:25PM
1.47
3:14AM
1.80
6:41PM
1.59
4:46AM
1.77
7:04PM
1.73
6:06AM
1.77
7:30PM
1.89
7:15AM
1.77
7:59PM
2.05
8:19AM
1.75
8:30PM
2.20
9:19AM
1.72
9:03PM
2.31
10:17AM
1.67
9:39PM
2.37
11:16AM
1.60
10:16PM
2.37
12:18PM
1.53
10:56PM
2.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:01AM
0.40
4:51PM
1.31
9:08AM
0.41
10:15AM
0.40
9:21PM
1.42
11:15AM
0.38
11:19PM
1.29
12:05PM
0.37
12:33AM
1.07
12:49PM
0.40
1:31AM
0.80
1:29PM
0.47
2:22AM
0.53
2:08PM
0.58
3:11AM
0.30
2:45PM
0.71
3:59AM
0.12
3:22PM
0.85
4:47AM
0.02
4:00PM
0.98
5:37AM
0.01
4:38PM
1.11
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Sunrise6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:01--
Sunset-7:43--7:43--7:44--7:45--7:45--7:46--7:46--7:47--7:49--7:50--7:51--7:51-
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Rain (mm)
------------------------211---------
Temp. °C232415222417242616242721222420242519222114171814141614151712212315202318
Feels °C (?)21211119191321221221221619181620221619181315161312141213118171810182217

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue 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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