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Driftwoods Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Driftwoods surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 29 Oct 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 Wednesday (Oct 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Driftwoods in the next 12 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 17s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 02) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 29th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 31st Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 2nd Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Driftwoods over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 19 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 62 | 64 | 65 | 246 | 177 | 287 | 306 | 304 | 160 | 280 | 154 | 331 | 525 | 766 | 833 | 594 | 459 | 347 | 312 | 257 | 204 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | on | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:21PM 1.65 | 6:59AM 1.56 | 4:50PM 1.64 | 7:07AM 1.68 | 6:03PM 1.67 | 7:23AM 1.82 | 7:06PM 1.69 | 7:45AM 1.99 | 8:04PM 1.71 | 8:12AM 2.16 | 9:01PM 1.71 | 8:44AM 2.31 | 9:58PM 1.67 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:09AM 1.44 | 11:27PM 0.52 | 11:43AM 1.30 | 12:07AM 0.51 | 12:38PM 1.10 | 12:42AM 0.52 | 1:24PM 0.85 | 1:16AM 0.56 | 2:08PM 0.58 | 1:51AM 0.63 | 2:53PM 0.32 | 2:26AM 0.72 | 3:40PM 0.11 | 3:03AM 0.83 | |||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 30 | 30 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 |
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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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