Beavers surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 27 Apr 2026 PDT
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Beavers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Beavers sea temperature is
15.1° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Beavers this week:

The surf forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Beavers in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 27th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 1st May)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 2nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
14
0.4
NW
13
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.7
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
6
1
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
0.2
S
16
1.1
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
5
0.4
NW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
116
48
67
51
37
40
35
42
62
96
254
69
103
217
133
254
461
20
52
87
66
Wind (km/h)
15
W
25
WNW
10
N
10
SW
15
W
10
NNW
10
SSW
25
WNW
15
NNW
10
WSW
20
NW
5
NNE
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
N
10
SSW
10
W
10
NNW
10
WSW
20
W
5
NNW
cross
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
8:16PM1.96m
8:33AM1.68m
8:41PM2.03m
9:21AM1.64m
9:04PM2.08m
10:07AM1.60m
9:28PM2.11m
10:52AM1.55m
9:53PM2.11m
11:38AM1.50m
10:20PM2.09m
12:28PM1.44m
10:50PM2.05m
Low Tide
1:49PM0.56m
2:38AM0.62m
2:20PM0.67m
3:17AM0.48m
2:49PM0.79m
3:53AM0.37m
3:16PM0.90m
4:29AM0.30m
3:42PM1.00m
5:05AM0.27m
4:08PM1.09m
5:44AM0.29m
4:33PM1.17m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:07
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7:40
7:42
7:43
7:43
7:44
7:45
7:45
Temp °C
17
19
13
18
19
15
20
21
15
21
23
14
20
22
18
20
21
15
18
18
13
13
13
9
16
16
13
17
16
12
19
20
11
19
21
17
19
20
12
16
15
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
14
0.4
NW
13
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
W
5
0.4
NW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
8
0.3
SW
14
1
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
NW
16
Energy kJ
116
44
67
13
37
28
35
25
24
96
33
67
103
217
37
254
30
7
34
42
66
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
11
0.3
W
14
0.2
S
11
0.4
WNW
12
0.2
S
12
0.3
SW
16
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.2
S
13
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
12
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
WNW
18
0.3
SSW
15
Energy kJ
9
36
10
51
11
40
27
23
33
56
14
69
66
17
133
31
6
20
26
31
42
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
SW
16
0.3
SW
13
0.3
S
12
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
S
12
0.2
WSW
16
0.1
SW
12
0.2
WNW
16
0.3
SW
14
0.1
S
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
WSW
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
WNW
11
Energy kJ
17
10
28
25
26
11
24
6
26
33
2
9
17
3
18
2
2
10
6
8
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
5
1.1
W
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.5
W
5
0.8
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
2
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
5
1.1
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
4
Energy kJ
16
48
22
11
21
42
62
91
254
78
1
461
92
52
87
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
329
329
0
331
130
0
34
19
0
5
4
0
163
21
0
327
4
4
5
329
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
1
3
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
9
7
5
8
5
5
5
5
6
9
9
4
4
4
5
4
5
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Information about the Beavers Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Beavers provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Beavers can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Beavers 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 (Beavers) 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 Beavers 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.

Beavers is 19 km (12 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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