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Santa Barbara Surf

Detailed Santa Barbara surf forecast maps and the latest eyeball surf report from local surfers in the region. Near-shore swell is shown on the map together with the surf forecast rating for spots in Santa Barbara. Find the best places to surf in offshore conditions by selecting the wind option on the forecast map. Windsurfers and kite surfers can also use this option to find more favorable cross-shore conditions in Santa Barbara. Our local Wavefinder indicates where some of the best conditions are likely to be found in Santa Barbara over the next 7 days. Surf photos from Santa Barbara and reviews of the best spots and surfing conditions have been provided by local surfers.

Santa Barbara Surf Forecast

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Santa Barbara Surf Forecast map for predicting the best wave and wind conditions across the region. For surfers, the map shows the most powerful swell tracking across near-shore open water and not the peak waves experienced by boats out at sea. Move your mouse over the ocean swell symbols or the surf breaks on the coastline to see a more detailed surf forecast including wave period and wind conditions. The forecast updates every 6 hours and most live weather reports update every hour. You can animate the Santa Barbara Surf map or show live wind and wave conditions as reported from wavebuoys and local weather stations. Surf breaks shown along the Santa Barbara coastline are also listed below.

Santa Barbara Photos

Santa Barbara Wavefinder

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Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9

WNW
1.2

WNW
1.0

WNW
1.3

WNW
1.3

WNW
0.7

WNW
0.8

WNW
0.9

WNW
1.5

NW
1.1

WNW
1.2

WNW
0.8

WNW
1.1

WNW
0.9

WNW
1.7

WNW
2.5

WNW
2.0

WNW
2.5

WNW
Period(s) (?)18171616151413131318161615141411107
Energy(?)55378054575966521320426975771376129551230110191547853700
Wind
(km/h)
10
5
15
15
15
5
5
20
25
20
20
20
10
15
20
20
20
35
Wind State(?)cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:28PM
6:35AM

8:54PM
8:28PM
7:29AM

9:15PM
8:12AM

9:35PM
8:50AM

9:53PM
9:27AM
6:35AM

10:06PM
10:03AM

Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:50AM
2:00PM

1:42AM

2:36PM
2:21AM

12:50AM
3:06PM
2:55AM

3:32PM
3:28AM

3:56PM
3:57AM

4:19PM
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Summary
clearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearsome cloudssome cloudsclearsome cloudssome cloudssome cloudssome cloudsclearclearcloudy
Rain (mm)
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High °C
151616141720141616121520131718121415
Low °C
13151512132012121511112012131510913
Chill °C (?)
141616131620131515101420121617101213
Sunrise
-7:05--7:03--7:01--7:01--6:58--6:56-
Sunset
--7:13--7:09--7:15--7:13--7:15--7:15
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.2

WNW
1.2

WNW
1.0

WNW
1.3

WNW
1.3

WNW
0.7

WNW
0.9

WNW
0.9

WNW
0.7

SW
1.1

WNW
1.2

WNW
0.8

WNW
1.1

WNW
0.9

WNW
0.4

SW
0.5

SW
0.5

SW
0.4

SW
Period (s)12171616151461316181616151413131414
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.9

WNW
1.1

WNW
0.9

WNW
0.8

WNW
0.6

SSW
0.3

SW
0.8

WNW
0.6

SW
0.8

WNW
0.8

SSW
0.7

WNW
0.5

SW
0.7

SW
0.6

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.4

SW
0.1

NW
0.1

NW
Period (s)181111101815131620161214141416162019
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.9

NW

-
0.6

WNW
0.9

NW
0.9

WNW
0.5

W
1.1

NW
1.0

NW
1.5

NW
1.0

NW
0.6

NW
0.6

W

-
0.5

WNW
1.7

WNW
2.5

WNW
2.0

WNW
2.5

WNW
Period (s)6-56636513444-81411107


Santa Barbara Surf Breaks

beach and reef
point
beach and reef
beach
reef and point
point
point
reef and point
point
beach and reef
reef
beach
beach and reef
beach
reef
point
sandbar
reef
point
beach and reef
beach
beach and reef
beach and point
beach and reef
beach and reef
beach/breakwater
beach
beach
reef
beach and reef
beach
beach and reef
reef
beach and reef
beach and reef
reef

Santa Barbara is a south facing coastline and is best surfed in the winter and the fall. SW and W swells work best but large parts are blocked by 4 channel islands that sit just off the coast. Fantastic area to explore with plenty of facilities and parking at most of the popular breaks. The whole of the area can get very crowded and locals tend to like to keep thing to themselves so respect local etiquette. There are a mixture of sand and reef breaks. Early morning sessions are always scored best.

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