Campus Point surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 PDT
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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
15.0° C
(Which is 1.1°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Campus Point in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 5th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 8th May)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
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
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
0
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
7
1.1
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
0.5
SW
18
0.9
WNW
9
0.4
SSW
18
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
114
84
137
119
80
79
96
82
79
89
151
329
220
158
161
132
120
179
150
198
125
Wind (km/h)
15
W
25
W
5
NNE
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
NNW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
NNW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
NNE
10
SW
10
SW
5
ENE
5
SSE
5
SW
5
E
5
SSE
10
WSW
0
NW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
2:39PM1.34m
11:56PM1.91m
4:55PM1.36m
00:36AM1.82m
1:29AM1.73m
6:23PM1.48m
2:42AM1.64m
6:31PM1.56m
4:09AM1.57m
6:43PM1.66m
5:30AM1.55m
6:59PM1.79m
Low Tide
5:15PM1.30m
8:06AM0.47m
5:14PM1.36m
9:04AM0.51m
10:01AM0.54m
9:30PM1.43m
10:50AM0.56m
11:18PM1.32m
11:32AM0.58m
00:21AM1.14m
12:08PM0.61m
1:09AM0.91m
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
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7:45
7:46
7:47
7:49
7:49
7:50
7:51
Temp °C
18
19
16
18
19
17
21
22
19
21
23
19
21
22
18
24
24
20
24
24
22
14
14
12
17
17
15
20
21
18
21
22
18
20
21
18
24
24
21
24
24
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
W
6
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
Energy kJ
114
84
137
119
80
79
27
82
79
89
24
329
220
158
89
132
96
179
150
100
72
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.1
S
10
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.5
WNW
11
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
18
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
Energy kJ
49
2
56
9
53
24
96
51
44
70
49
50
60
66
161
67
87
124
125
198
125
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
17
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
21
0.4
WNW
12
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
WNW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.1
SE
10
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
20
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
S
17
0.4
S
16
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
77
3
18
55
11
21
51
4
33
27
27
27
72
21
31
79
120
53
81
11
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
4
1.6
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
5
0.5
W
6
0.9
WNW
5
1
W
6
1.1
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
9
0.3
SE
2
Energy kJ
24
123
31
15
48
62
77
151
228
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
34
343
0
148
0
0
148
0
0
146
0
0
147
34
0
0
0
0
148
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
3
4
1
4
3
2
4
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
6
8
7
6
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
6
9
7
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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 16 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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