Campus Point surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 20 Nov 2025 PST
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Campus Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Campus Point sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Campus Point this week:

The surf forecast for Campus Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Campus Point in the next 12 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 23) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 20th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 21st Nov)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 23rd Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Campus Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WNW
0.4
NW
1.4
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)14129141412141413161616151515141413131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1633730786676742063352751485982769758147433946537324614711555
Wind
(km/h)
5
SE
10
E
10
N
0
ENE
5
NNE
10
NNE
5
WNW
10
WSW
10
NW
5
WSW
5
W
5
NE
0
SSW
0
W
10
N
0
SW
0
WNW
10
N
5
W
5
W
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
offglasscross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:42PM
1.45
9:01AM
2.11
11:31PM
1.41
9:33AM
2.08
12:27AM
1.38
10:06AM
2.02
1:37AM
1.36
10:41AM
1.95
2:57AM
1.39
11:21AM
1.85
3:49AM
1.45
12:13PM
1.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:57PM
0.23
2:45AM
1.17
4:35PM
0.25
3:12AM
1.23
5:17PM
0.29
3:37AM
1.27
6:02PM
0.35
4:02AM
1.32
6:49PM
0.40
4:43AM
1.38
7:37PM
0.45
6:21AM
1.42
8:24PM
0.50
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Sunrise6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--
Sunset-4:52--4:52--4:51--4:51--4:50--4:50--4:50-
light rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
23-1-----------------
Temp. °C121312161613181715191814191814212118232018
Feels °C (?)111110151411151513181712161711181914201715
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Information about the Campus Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Campus Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Campus Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Campus Point 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 (Campus Point) 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 Campus Point 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.

Campus Point is 2 km (1 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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