Driftwoods Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.44° N 119.93° W

Issued: 4 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Driftwoods sea temperature is
16.9° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Driftwoods surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Driftwoods surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, WNW swell with 545 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Driftwoods this week:

The surf forecast for Driftwoods over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s 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 16 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 2nd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 8th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 9th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
2
0
0
2
1
1
3
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
18
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
20
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
1.7
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
98
84
118
121
79
120
125
82
176
121
229
171
171
298
319
356
276
343
232
231
249
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
N
5
SSW
10
WSW
0
NE
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
NE
10
SW
15
WSW
10
NNW
10
WSW
15
W
10
NW
10
WSW
15
W
5
NNW
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
SW
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
11:27PM2.00m
1:49PM1.51m
00:03AM1.88m
2:21PM1.56m
00:44AM1.72m
2:54PM1.63m
1:36AM1.55m
3:28PM1.73m
2:52AM1.37m
4:07PM1.84m
4:39AM1.25m
4:52PM1.97m
6:32AM1.23m
Low Tide
5:22PM1.20m
6:54AM0.33m
6:11PM1.21m
7:24AM0.42m
7:10PM1.20m
7:53AM0.53m
8:24PM1.15m
8:23AM0.65m
9:50PM1.04m
8:57AM0.78m
11:15PM0.85m
9:41AM0.91m
00:27AM0.62m
10:37AM1.03m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:14
 mm
Temp °C
20
17
21
23
19
23
24
20
24
25
22
25
28
22
26
29
23
27
31
23
28
Feels °C
19
16
21
22
18
23
23
19
23
24
20
23
26
19
25
27
21
26
28
20
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
W
8
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1
WNW
8
0.7
SSW
16
1.2
WNW
6
0.6
SSW
16
Energy kJ
87
84
34
121
79
120
120
82
176
121
229
171
171
223
319
356
276
151
232
100
173
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
18
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
SW
16
0.3
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.5
W
5
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
20
0.4
S
18
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.3
S
19
1.1
WNW
9
0.4
S
17
Energy kJ
98
31
118
45
18
17
125
35
11
58
91
153
154
298
103
84
54
343
66
184
91
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
S
11
0.4
S
16
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.3
SSW
19
0.2
S
11
0.2
WNW
9
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
S
9
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
S
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
S
10
0.3
S
19
0.1
S
9
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
61
9
80
9
9
74
9
8
58
6
30
17
25
37
35
13
2
66
2
175
89
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
4
0.5
WNW
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
4
0.5
WNW
4
0.7
W
4
0.9
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
5
1.2
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
1.4
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
6
1.6
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
9
Energy kJ
61
8
39
42
44
24
29
8
9
18
39
23
81
100
70
122
158
207
231
249
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
8
0
47
8
0
488
8
0
157
8
0
8
9
0
8
7
0
8
7
0
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
3
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
6
8
5
9
7
5
9
9
8
6
5
9
9
9
5
5
6
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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 16 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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