Beavers surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 29 Mar 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
16.2° C
(Which is 2.6°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 Sunday (Mar 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 29th Mar)1ft (0.3m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 2nd Apr)6ft (1.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 2nd Apr)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NW
0.4
SSW
0.3
WNW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
1.4
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.4
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)111213121215151514131313568101111181817
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)29503427263434332928452895381250209206206165158140
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
SE
5
SW
5
WNW
5
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
30
NW
5
NNE
10
SW
15
WSW
5
NNE
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
offoncross-
on
offoncross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:01PM
1.82
8:38AM
1.97
9:26PM
1.91
9:23AM
1.91
9:50PM
1.97
10:07AM
1.83
10:13PM
2.02
10:49AM
1.73
10:37PM
2.04
11:33AM
1.61
11:01PM
2.03
12:21PM
1.50
11:27PM
1.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:34PM
0.30
2:42AM
0.78
3:06PM
0.38
3:24AM
0.64
3:35PM
0.49
4:03AM
0.52
4:01PM
0.62
4:41AM
0.45
4:26PM
0.76
5:19AM
0.41
4:50PM
0.90
5:59AM
0.41
5:11PM
1.02
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunrise6:50--6:50--6:48--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:43--
Sunset-7:17--7:19--7:20--7:21--7:21--7:22--7:22-
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------1-------------
Temp. °C242619212217212215202114192114192016212115
Feels °C (?)242519202117191714161511151412161714191913
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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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