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Fernald Point Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Fernald Point surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 18 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.2° C
(Which is 1.0°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fernald Point in the next 16 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fernald Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 12 | W 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | |
280 | 54 | 119 | 59 | 58 | 41 | 34 | 61 | 35 | 34 | 57 | 33 | 120 | 32 | 59 | 64 | 99 | 99 | 87 | 54 | 85 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 12:38PM1.52m | 11:09PM2.43m | 1:46PM1.51m | 00:03AM2.31m | 2:57PM1.53m | 1:04AM2.13m | 4:05PM1.60m | 2:15AM1.93m | 5:02PM1.70m | 3:37AM1.75m | 5:48PM1.80m | 5:02AM1.61m | 6:26PM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:45PM1.15m | 6:48AM-0.03m | 5:42PM1.22m | 7:47AM0.07m | 6:55PM1.28m | 8:49AM0.18m | 8:29PM1.29m | 9:49AM0.31m | 10:13PM1.22m | 10:44AM0.44m | 11:42PM1.06m | 11:33AM0.57m | 00:49AM0.87m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
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Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 18 |
18 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 5 | WNW 13 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 4 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | W 4 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | W 5 |
 kJ | 280 | 54 | 119 | 59 | 58 | 31 | 8 | 33 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 64 | 99 | 9 | 87 | 54 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | WNW 12 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | W 6 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | S 13 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 15 | W 6 | S 12 | SSW 16 | W 4 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 15 | 46 | 17 | 16 | 35 | 41 | 34 | 6 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 120 | 32 | 59 | 6 | 11 | 99 | 2 | 35 | 85 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 25 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 61 | 35 | 34 | 57 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 32 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | WSW 6 | SE 2 | S 3 | W 11 | W 3 | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | W 10 | W 6 | W 4 | — | WSW 4 | W 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 3 | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 18 | 10 | 11 | — | 4 | 50 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 95 | 132 | 0 | 157 | 21 | 0 | 76 | 14 | 0 | 75 | 14 | 10 | 294 | 14 | 0 | 151 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 294 | 0 |
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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 16 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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