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Fernald Point Surf Forecast
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Fernald Point surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 02 May 2025 PDT
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 Friday (May 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fernald Point in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 04) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 2nd May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 3rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 3rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fernald Point over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 96 | 79 | 121 | 250 | 1175 | 715 | 649 | 464 | 266 | 198 | 100 | 103 | 146 | 84 | 124 | 123 | 68 | 102 | 102 | 91 | 84 | 125 | 82 | 103 | 55 | 86 | 98 | 71 | 42 | 81 | 293 | 319 | 180 | 100 | 289 | 120 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross | off | cross- on | cross | off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:34PM 1.50 | 2:06AM 1.94 | 5:43PM 1.58 | 3:31AM 1.80 | 6:29PM 1.67 | 4:56AM 1.70 | 7:02PM 1.76 | 6:10AM 1.65 | 7:29PM 1.84 | 7:10AM 1.62 | 7:51PM 1.92 | 8:02AM 1.60 | 8:12PM 1.99 | 8:48AM 1.59 | 8:32PM 2.05 | 9:33AM 1.57 | 8:54PM 2.09 | 10:16AM 1.55 | 9:18PM 2.13 | 11:00AM 1.52 | 9:45PM 2.14 | 11:47AM 1.47 | 10:13PM 2.12 | 12:39PM 1.42 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:01PM 1.38 | 10:06AM 0.33 | 10:01PM 1.36 | 11:10AM 0.41 | 11:40PM 1.24 | 12:02PM 0.48 | 12:46AM 1.08 | 12:44PM 0.56 | 1:35AM 0.91 | 1:18PM 0.65 | 2:14AM 0.74 | 1:47PM 0.75 | 2:49AM 0.59 | 2:14PM 0.84 | 3:22AM 0.46 | 2:40PM 0.93 | 3:55AM 0.36 | 3:06PM 1.02 | 4:30AM 0.30 | 3:32PM 1.10 | 5:06AM 0.28 | 3:57PM 1.17 | 5:46AM 0.30 | |||||||||||||
Fri 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wed 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 |
| Sunset | 7:43 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 26 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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