Beavers surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 13 May 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 1.1°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 Wednesday (May 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 13th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 16th May)10ft (3.0m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 16th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
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
2
1
0
2
1
1
3
0
!
!
2
3
3
1
1
1
0
0
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
14
0.7
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
3
WNW
7
3
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
104
152
143
355
263
276
276
282
551
463
863
1448
1139
1086
1002
579
404
259
240
133
138
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
W
5
NNW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
SSW
10
W
5
NNW
10
WSW
30
NW
20
NNW
10
SSW
10
WNW
5
E
10
SSW
10
SW
10
ESE
15
SE
5
S
5
E
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
glassy
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
7:48PM2.10m
8:45AM1.57m
8:20PM2.26m
9:43AM1.57m
8:57PM2.38m
10:42AM1.56m
9:38PM2.45m
11:42AM1.53m
10:23PM2.45m
12:45PM1.50m
11:13PM2.39m
1:53PM1.49m
00:07AM2.27m
Low Tide
1:20PM0.74m
2:39AM0.40m
1:57PM0.82m
3:24AM0.18m
2:36PM0.91m
4:12AM0.01m
3:17PM0.99m
5:03AM-0.08m
4:01PM1.07m
5:56AM-0.09m
4:49PM1.15m
6:53AM-0.04m
5:47PM1.22m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:53
7:53
7:54
7:55
7:57
7:57
7:58
Temp °C
18
21
17
19
21
18
21
23
16
24
27
12
22
23
16
20
21
15
19
20
15
17
19
15
18
20
17
20
22
14
21
21
7
20
21
14
19
20
15
18
19
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
1.9
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
Energy kJ
91
152
113
355
263
276
276
282
551
463
81
68
1139
1086
1002
579
404
259
240
133
96
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.8
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.3
S
15
0.1
S
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
S
13
0.4
SE
4
0.2
SSE
15
0.4
NW
16
0.4
NW
16
0.6
WNW
14
Energy kJ
104
102
143
102
142
176
172
158
113
118
38
2
60
59
34
28
3
21
66
61
138
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.2
S
10
0.1
W
19
0.2
S
17
0.2
WNW
16
0.4
NW
15
0.1
W
19
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.3
SW
18
0.2
S
12
0.3
SW
16
0.3
S
14
0.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
19
25
58
81
77
8
7
22
26
57
7
2
24
12
21
21
48
11
42
32
40
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
SE
2
3
WNW
7
3
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
13
0.5
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.3
SE
2
Energy kJ
1
1
863
1448
880
6
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
3
1
3
4
2
4
3
4
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
327
21
0
36
21
0
34
5
0
168
55
19
163
5
0
118
21
17
17
17
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
4
4
2
4
4
4
7
4
3
4
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
7
5
4
7
4
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
5
4
7
4
5
5
4
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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