Fernald Point surf break

Fernald Point surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Monday 03 Nov 2025 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
17.5° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Monday (Nov 03) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. 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 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 06) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 3rd Nov)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 6th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 6th Nov)6ft (1.8m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
4
3
2
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
WNW
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.4
WNW
1
W
1.1
W
1.7
W
1.7
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)1414131313131291116151414138101213131213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)21514013092925530312316001229117552640411275108126827653
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
5
SW
0
NNW
5
SSE
5
SSE
10
E
5
S
10
WSW
10
NNW
5
WSW
10
NW
15
N
5
NW
5
N
10
NNE
5
S
5
WSW
5
NNE
5
S
5
WSW
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassglassononcrossoncrossoffglasscross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffglasscrossglassoncrossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:58PM
1.74
7:42AM
2.35
8:54PM
1.71
8:18AM
2.45
9:52PM
1.65
8:58AM
2.49
10:54PM
1.58
9:42AM
2.46
12:02AM
1.51
10:31AM
2.35
1:22AM
1.48
11:26AM
2.19
2:48AM
1.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:50PM
0.33
1:24AM
0.73
2:37PM
0.12
2:01AM
0.84
3:25PM
-0.02
2:40AM
0.95
4:17PM
-0.07
3:21AM
1.06
5:13PM
-0.04
4:07AM
1.17
6:14PM
0.06
5:04AM
1.27
7:20PM
0.17
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Sunrise6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--
Sunset-5:02--5:01--5:00--5:00--5:00--4:59--4:58-
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222018222017212018242317272619262422282623
Feels °C (?)222118212017201916232215252416252321262421
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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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