Beavers surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 16 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
14.9° C
(Which is 1.2°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 (Mar 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) 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 0.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 16th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 16th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 22nd Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SW
0.4
W
0.3
SW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.7
W
0.8
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
1
W
0.9
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.9
WNW
Period(s) (?)1716161615151315121212121211111010101098
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)29713014614012510751416869103146172191191225160245276222120
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
5
N
10
S
5
WSW
5
N
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
N
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
N
5
SSW
5
SW
5
N
5
S
5
WSW
5
W
5
SSW
10
WNW
5
N
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
offglasscross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassglasscrossglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:39PM
1.73
9:06AM
2.03
9:59PM
1.84
9:49AM
1.99
10:23PM
1.95
10:33AM
1.90
10:50PM
2.05
11:22AM
1.76
11:20PM
2.12
12:17PM
1.60
11:56PM
2.14
1:23PM
1.44
12:38AM
2.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:16PM
0.31
3:07AM
0.83
3:42PM
0.35
3:47AM
0.68
4:08PM
0.43
4:29AM
0.54
4:36PM
0.54
5:15AM
0.43
5:04PM
0.69
6:06AM
0.37
5:34PM
0.84
7:03AM
0.36
6:05PM
1.00
8:12AM
0.38
Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:03--7:01--7:00
Sunset7:07--7:08--7:09--7:09--7:10--7:12--7:13--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C282430312528302429312529302325262124241621
Feels °C (?)272428292427292429302529292325252225241320
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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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