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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
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 04 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.2° C
(Which is 2.5°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 5PM. 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 Monday (Apr 06) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 4th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 4th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 7th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Driftwoods over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 9 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 165 | 158 | 140 | 132 | 127 | 112 | 109 | 148 | 132 | 92 | 454 | 80 | 54 | 91 | 90 | 104 | 155 | 276 | 110 | 148 | 261 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:18PM 1.50 | 11:25PM 1.99 | 1:13PM 1.38 | 11:53PM 1.93 | 2:33PM 1.29 | 12:25AM 1.85 | 1:07AM 1.77 | 2:13AM 1.69 | 8:16PM 3:49AM 1.45 1.65 | 7:53PM 1.50 | |||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:09PM 1.02 | 6:41AM 0.46 | 5:27PM 1.13 | 7:32AM 0.53 | 5:36PM 1.22 | 8:36AM 0.59 | 9:57AM 0.62 | 11:14AM 0.60 | 10:00PM 1.44 | 12:09PM 0.55 | 11:56PM 1.36 | ||||||||||
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:27 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 17 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 26 | 27 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 13 | 22 | 22 | 13 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
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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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