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Fernald Point surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 09 Aug 2025 PDT
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Fernald Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fernald Point sea temperature is
16.7° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fernald Point this week:

The surf forecast for Fernald Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fernald Point in the next 12 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 14) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 9th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 10th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 12th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
09
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.1
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
1.6
WNW
Period(s) (?)19191718181617171616161515151515157776
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)277261158266295323363257386369293295281281233174192219159141336
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
15
WSW
0
N
10
SW
15
WSW
5
N
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NNE
10
SW
10
WSW
5
N
10
SW
15
WSW
5
NNW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
N
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crossglasscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		crossglasscross-
on		crossoffcross-
on		cross-
on		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:10AM
1.63
10:09PM
2.26
11:37AM
1.71
10:50PM
2.15
12:06PM
1.80
11:35PM
1.98
12:39PM
1.88
12:26AM
1.77
1:16PM
1.95
1:29AM
1.53
1:59PM
2.00
2:57AM
1.33
2:53PM
2.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:01PM
0.98
5:11AM
0.16
4:48PM
0.91
5:40AM
0.26
5:39PM
0.85
6:10AM
0.40
6:36PM
0.80
6:41AM
0.58
7:44PM
0.75
7:14AM
0.77
9:05PM
0.69
7:51AM
0.96
10:38PM
0.59
Saturday
09
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Sunrise6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--
Sunset-7:52--7:51--7:50--7:49--7:47--7:46--7:45-
clearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C282826303027293127282925273025252824252722
Feels °C (?)272725282826283126282824262824242723242722
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for CAL - Santa Barbara

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Fernald Point (light winds from the E at BUOY-NTBC1 6 km from Fernald Point). 0.6m 5s windswell from the W with a 0.5m 8s swell, also from the W and a 0.3m 13s groundswell, also from the S as well as a 0.2m 17s long period groundswell, also from the S. 4 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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9 km/h
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Information about the Fernald Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fernald Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Fernald Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fernald Point 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 (Fernald Point) 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 Fernald Point 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.

Fernald Point is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Santa Ana. If you plan a vacation in Santa Barbara, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Ana. Santa Ana has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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