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Tarantulas surf Forecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tarantulas this week:
The surf forecast for Tarantulas over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tarantulas in the next 12 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 1st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 29th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tarantulas over the next 12 days.
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 885 | 682 | 919 | 1255 | 941 | 1567 | 2027 | 1842 | 2668 | 3172 | 2157 | 2378 | 3506 | 2349 | 2326 | 3339 | 1735 | 1606 | 926 | 553 | 470 | 314 | 519 | 472 | 175 | 138 | 341 | 302 | 267 | 1783 | 2224 | 1832 | 1509 | 1461 | 743 | 635 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:21PM 2.04 | 2:23PM 1.32 | 11:58PM 2.00 | 4:31PM 1.32 | 12:45AM 1.95 | 1:51AM 1.87 | 6:27PM 1.48 | 3:17AM 1.81 | 6:45PM 1.59 | 4:49AM 1.77 | 7:08PM 1.73 | 6:09AM 1.76 | 7:34PM 1.88 | 7:19AM 1.76 | 8:03PM 2.05 | 8:23AM 1.74 | 8:35PM 2.19 | 9:24AM 1.71 | 9:08PM 2.30 | 10:23AM 1.66 | 9:43PM 2.36 | 11:23AM 1.60 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:09AM 0.37 | 5:09PM 1.26 | 8:07AM 0.39 | 5:08PM 1.32 | 9:13AM 0.40 | 10:19AM 0.39 | 9:27PM 1.42 | 11:18AM 0.37 | 11:23PM 1.29 | 12:08PM 0.37 | 12:37AM 1.07 | 12:52PM 0.41 | 1:35AM 0.81 | 1:33PM 0.48 | 2:27AM 0.54 | 2:12PM 0.59 | 3:16AM 0.30 | 2:50PM 0.72 | 4:04AM 0.12 | 3:27PM 0.86 | 4:53AM 0.02 | 4:05PM 1.00 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 |
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| Temp. °C | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Thu morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Tarantulas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tarantulas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tarantulas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tarantulas 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 (Tarantulas) 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 Tarantulas 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.
Tarantulas is 16 km (10 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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