Government Point surf break

Government Point surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 05 Aug 2025 PDT
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Government Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Government Point sea temperature is
13.4° C
(Which is 3.6°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Government Point this week:

The surf forecast for Government Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Government Point in the next 12 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 11) 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 1.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 12) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 6th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 6th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 11th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
06
Thursday
07
Friday
08
Saturday
09
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tue
12
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Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
NW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.9
NW
2
NW
1.7
WNW
1.6
NW
1.4
WNW
0.7
SW
1.2
WNW
0.8
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SW
Period(s) (?)71616161578111010199181818161717161616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)6887905336517407277589198566919147085998891065122313828771095960843
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
20
NW
30
NW
25
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
20
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
25
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
30
NW
25
NNW
25
NW
30
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:11AM
1.43
8:18PM
2.15
10:33AM
1.47
8:57PM
2.22
10:57AM
1.52
9:37PM
2.24
11:22AM
1.59
10:17PM
2.20
11:50AM
1.67
10:59PM
2.10
12:19PM
1.76
11:45PM
1.93
12:51PM
1.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:18AM
0.25
2:00PM
1.21
3:50AM
0.17
2:43PM
1.14
4:21AM
0.12
3:25PM
1.07
4:51AM
0.12
4:10PM
1.00
5:21AM
0.17
4:58PM
0.93
5:51AM
0.27
5:50PM
0.86
6:21AM
0.41
6:49PM
0.80
Wednesday
06
Thursday
07
Friday
08
Saturday
09
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tue
12
Sunrise-6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20-
Sunset--7:59--7:58--7:57--7:55--7:54--7:53--7:52
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C162121182221152021171919172021182323182322
Feels °C (?)121917141917111617141616141818152018141917
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for CAL - Santa Barbara

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Government Point (fresh winds from the WNW at SHIP84 16 km from Government Point). 1.4m 6s windswell from the WNW with a 0.4m 17s long period groundswell from the SSW and a 0.4m 13s groundswell, also from the SSW as well as a 0.3m 11s groundswell, also from the SW. 4 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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36 km/h
WNW
0.0
13.4
Air / Water (°C)
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Information about the Government Point Surf forecast

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

Government Point is 22 km (14 miles) from Lompoc. If you plan a vacation in Santa Barbara, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lompoc. Lompoc has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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