
Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SSE swell with 228 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with SSE swell.
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 (Jul 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Beavers in the next 16 days are 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's have a look at what's coming up for the Beavers spot.
To be honest, it's a pretty quiet run ahead. We've got a long stretch here with no real standouts to get excited about. The wave energy is mostly sitting in the moderate range, with the highest combined energy we see being [469] on Wednesday the 29th of July, but even then, it's a marginal call.
The first pulse of interest, if you can call it that, arrives on Wednesday morning, July 29th. We're looking at a small 2ft swell from the SW, but the period is a very long 16 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy, which for a beach and reef setup like Beavers can mean the waves stand up a bit better, but it might also break a bit too straight. The wind is light and offshore from the SSW, which should keep the surface glassy – that's a major positive. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a massive 6° warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won't need a thick suit. However, the forecast score isn't high enough for me to call it a standout. It's just a "see how it looks" kind of morning. The crowds here are "often" a problem, so even for this tiny wave, expect company.
The rest of the week and into the weekend is pretty forgettable. Thursday and Friday see similar tiny swells, but the wind turns cross-on, putting a little bump on the surface. By Saturday, August 1st, the swell drops to a weak 3ft from the WNW with a short period of just 8 seconds, and the wind is cross-on. The combined energy falls to [199]. It's not good.
Sunday the 2nd of August morning is the next time we see a slightly better reading. The swell picks up a touch to 4ft from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is offshore from the SSW, so the surface could be clean. The score is still just marginal, though, and the combined energy is only [281]. It's not a day to plan around.
After that, the forecast falls into a long, dull pattern. From Monday the 3rd of August all the way through to the end of the run in mid-August, it's a steady diet of tiny swell – mostly under 2ft – with either marginal or poor conditions. The wind is often light and occasionally offshore, but the swell just isn't there. The combined energy regularly drops below [150] and even into the double digits like [79] on the 5th. For a spot like Beavers, which is fairly consistent, this is a quiet spell.
Even on Sunday the 9th of August, when the swell jumps a bit to 4ft from the WNW, the period is a short 6 seconds, and the wind is cross-on. The energy is [285], but it's a messy, weak windswell that won't produce anything worthwhile. The long-period SW groundswells that pop up late in the run, like on Monday the 10th of August with a 20-second period and only 1ft of swell, are just too small to have any power at the beach.
Overall, nothing here grabs me and says, "This is the day." It's a long gap of small, average surf. Stretch your legs, clean your gear, and wait for the next proper swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
206 | 226 | 228 | 162 | 144 | 198 | 153 | 168 | 116 | 112 | 109 | 173 | 216 | 181 | 169 | 110 | 113 | 94 | 86 | 34 | 71 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:24AM1.52m | 10:05PM2.15m | 11:50AM1.56m | 10:39PM2.08m | 12:16PM1.60m | 11:14PM1.97m | 12:42PM1.66m | 11:52PM1.81m | 1:10PM1.72m | 00:36AM1.63m | 1:41PM1.79m | 1:32AM1.43m | 2:20PM1.85m | 2:57AM1.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:55PM1.08m | 5:18AM0.22m | 4:34PM1.05m | 5:45AM0.28m | 5:17PM1.02m | 6:10AM0.38m | 6:03PM0.99m | 6:34AM0.50m | 6:58PM0.96m | 6:59AM0.64m | 8:03PM0.91m | 7:25AM0.79m | 9:25PM0.82m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 21 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 13 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | S 12 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 6 |
85 | 57 | 110 | 94 | 70 | 119 | 90 | 168 | 71 | 112 | 75 | 162 | 216 | 181 | 169 | 110 | 113 | 94 | 86 | 32 | 27 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 14 | S 12 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | NW 5 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 |
206 | 226 | 228 | 162 | 144 | 198 | 153 | 54 | 73 | 57 | 47 | 13 | 18 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 71 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | S 13 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 9 |
178 | 134 | 164 | 101 | 96 | 82 | 82 | — | 116 | 30 | 14 | 64 | 47 | 11 | 11 | 26 | 41 | 40 | 36 | 34 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 4 |
— | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | 87 | 107 | — | 109 | 173 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 21 | 0 | 34 | 21 | 0 | 169 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 163 | 21 | 0 | 34 | 21 | 2 | 169 | 34 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.










