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Driftwoods surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 19 Nov 2025 PST
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Driftwoods surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Driftwoods sea temperature is
17.3° C
 (Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Nov 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 20) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 19th Nov)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 21st Nov)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 21st Nov)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
2
3
2
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.3
SSW
1.4
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
Period(s) (?)121212141410141412141413161616151515141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17914015316336370975862413642534402751715697679566411321223246
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
15
W
10
NNW
5
SE
10
E
10
N
5
NNE
5
SW
10
N
5
WNW
5
SW
5
NNW
5
SSE
5
WSW
5
N
0
SSW
5
WSW
5
NNE
5
W
5
SW
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		offoffoncross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		glassglassglassglasscross-
on		offglassglassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:57PM
1.49
8:31AM
2.13
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:21PM
0.24
2:18AM
1.12
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
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Sunrise6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--
Sunset-4:52--4:52--4:52--4:51--4:51--4:51--4:50-
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---4-----------------
Temp. °C161612121312171713201715191714181614201815
Feels °C (?)141311111210151610171613171613161512171712
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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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