Fernald Point surf break

Fernald Point surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 10 Feb 2026 PST
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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
16.2° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Wednesday (Feb 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fernald Point in the next 12 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 12) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 11th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 16th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 16th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
W
0.9
W
0.6
W
1.3
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.2
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.7
WNW
0.5
W
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
1.1
W
1.7
WSW
Period(s) (?)14131381011111010101016161514141315141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)38828012123041633222413610810010013132922215013290161150442949
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
25
SE
15
SSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
5
W
10
WSW
15
N
5
NNW
5
NW
10
NE
5
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
5
WSW
10
WSW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrossoffglassglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:12PM
1.33
4:48AM
1.84
8:16PM
1.40
5:44AM
1.93
8:30PM
1.45
6:30AM
2.03
8:48PM
1.49
7:09AM
2.13
9:06PM
1.54
7:46AM
2.20
9:27PM
1.60
8:22AM
2.23
9:48PM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:07PM
0.65
9:34PM
1.32
12:54PM
0.52
11:21PM
1.32
1:30PM
0.40
12:18AM
1.26
2:02PM
0.30
12:59AM
1.19
2:31PM
0.23
1:37AM
1.10
2:58PM
0.19
2:14AM
1.01
3:25PM
0.19
2:52AM
0.92
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise6:48--6:47--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:43--6:41--
Sunset-5:36--5:37--5:37--5:38--5:39--5:40--5:42-
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-225-----------124378410
Temp. °C171615151512171613202115171613141413111211
Feels °C (?)1612111313101413101719121514121011101098
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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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