Government Point surf break

Government Point surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 01 May 2026 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
13.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Government Point this week:

The surf forecast for Government Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Government Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 2nd May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 3rd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 9th May)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Government Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Fri
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
1
0
2
1
1
1
1
2
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
10
0.9
NW
12
1.3
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
0.8
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
15
1.2
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
NW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
13
1.9
NW
13
2.1
NW
7
2.3
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
296
220
480
247
192
278
330
377
553
599
451
376
248
245
134
136
265
1211
403
600
935
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
W
15
WNW
15
NNW
5
NNW
20
WNW
5
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
5
W
20
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
30
NW
30
NNW
30
NW
30
NW
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:58PM2.10m
11:46AM1.50m
10:25PM2.08m
12:36PM1.44m
10:55PM2.04m
1:35PM1.39m
11:28PM1.98m
2:51PM1.36m
00:04AM1.90m
4:45PM1.37m
00:45AM1.82m
6:26PM1.43m
1:37AM1.73m
6:25PM1.49m
Low Tide
5:11AM0.27m
4:14PM1.11m
5:50AM0.29m
4:40PM1.18m
6:33AM0.33m
5:04PM1.25m
7:20AM0.39m
5:27PM1.31m
8:14AM0.46m
5:40PM1.37m
9:11AM0.50m
6:50PM1.43m
10:06AM0.53m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:11
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
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7:45
7:46
7:47
7:49
7:50
7:50
7:51
Temp °C
13
15
15
13
14
14
14
16
15
14
15
15
13
15
16
14
18
18
13
19
19
10
14
13
10
14
12
11
12
10
11
10
9
9
14
12
10
15
14
9
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
13
1
NW
9
0.2
SSW
17
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.6
WNW
18
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
15
1.2
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
NW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
Energy kJ
209
152
29
247
192
209
238
377
553
599
451
376
247
174
111
134
265
93
44
43
78
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
0.9
NW
12
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
16
0.4
NW
19
0.4
SSW
15
0.8
WNW
16
0.9
NW
9
0.7
NW
9
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
WNW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
17
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
29
220
21
66
96
85
330
125
77
132
188
188
248
245
134
136
134
11
50
47
43
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
11
0.1
SW
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
S
10
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.7
WNW
5
0.2
WNW
16
0.3
SW
20
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
WNW
17
Energy kJ
31
9
6
21
50
18
85
129
127
70
28
27
24
23
25
60
11
32
37
38
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
10
1.3
WNW
12
0.9
NW
8
0.8
WNW
7
1.1
NW
11
0.6
NW
3
0.8
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
4
0.9
NW
5
0.9
WNW
5
1.4
NW
5
1.3
WNW
6
1.9
NW
13
2.1
NW
7
2.3
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
Energy kJ
296
480
84
66
278
7
20
32
42
41
106
124
1211
403
600
935
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
0
313
56
0
0
56
0
76
311
0
56
311
0
200
56
14
311
55
34
31
129
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
3
2
1
2
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
6
6
5
4
7
6
7
6
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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 16 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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