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Driftwoods Surf Forecast
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Driftwoods surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 05 Jul 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Driftwoods this week:
The surf forecast for Driftwoods over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Driftwoods in the next 12 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 5th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 5th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 10th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Driftwoods over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 249 | 276 | 384 | 334 | 291 | 348 | 243 | 198 | 207 | 233 | 145 | 138 | 187 | 198 | 255 | 285 | 222 | 263 | 261 | 205 | 209 | 172 | 170 | 142 | 199 | 148 | 214 | 95 | 106 | 144 | 164 | 227 | 182 | 219 | 216 | 204 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | on | cross | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:38PM 1.95 | 9:06AM 1.33 | 7:16PM 2.01 | 9:50AM 1.38 | 7:54PM 2.08 | 10:26AM 1.41 | 8:32PM 2.15 | 10:59AM 1.43 | 9:09PM 2.21 | 11:31AM 1.45 | 9:47PM 2.24 | 12:04PM 1.47 | 10:24PM 2.22 | 12:36PM 1.50 | 11:03PM 2.16 | 1:10PM 1.55 | 11:45PM 2.03 | 1:44PM 1.63 | 12:32AM 1.86 | 2:21PM 1.72 | 1:29AM 1.65 | 3:01PM 1.81 | 2:45AM 1.43 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:20AM 0.48 | 12:40PM 1.19 | 2:57AM 0.36 | 1:26PM 1.21 | 3:33AM 0.26 | 2:09PM 1.21 | 4:09AM 0.18 | 2:48PM 1.19 | 4:44AM 0.14 | 3:27PM 1.17 | 5:19AM 0.12 | 4:08PM 1.15 | 5:52AM 0.13 | 4:53PM 1.14 | 6:26AM 0.19 | 5:45PM 1.12 | 6:58AM 0.28 | 6:46PM 1.09 | 7:31AM 0.41 | 7:59PM 1.04 | 8:06AM 0.57 | 9:24PM 0.94 | 8:45AM 0.74 | |||||||||||||
Sat 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thu 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 |
| Sunset | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 20 | 25 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Driftwoods Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Driftwoods provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Driftwoods can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Driftwoods 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 (Driftwoods) 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 Driftwoods 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.
Driftwoods is 7 km (4 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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