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Hammonds Reef Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Hammonds Reef surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 18 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hammonds Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hammonds Reef sea temperature is
15.2° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hammonds Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Hammonds Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hammonds Reef in the next 16 days are 0.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 18th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 18th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 25th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hammonds Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | SW 19 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | SW 18 | W 11 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | |
228 | 158 | 90 | 88 | 83 | 68 | 66 | 96 | 101 | 107 | 86 | 79 | 59 | 84 | 122 | 124 | 124 | 88 | 84 | 82 | 255 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 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 | 6:22AM1.53m | ||||||||
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 | 12:17PM0.71m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 |
 | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — | 8:00 |
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Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 22 |
19 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 |
 kJ | 228 | 158 | 90 | 88 | 83 | 68 | 66 | 58 | 101 | 107 | 86 | 59 | 59 | 52 | 122 | 124 | 124 | 88 | 84 | 82 | 255 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | NW 14 | W 5 | W 6 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 15 | S 13 | SW 18 | S 13 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 10 | S 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | W 4 |
| kJ | 42 | 39 | 38 | 57 | 54 | 8 | 9 | 27 | 47 | 56 | 52 | 79 | 29 | 84 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 68 | 61 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 15 | S 12 | SW 18 | S 13 | SW 18 | S 12 | W 6 | WNW 10 | S 11 | WNW 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 25 | 48 | 32 | 31 | 59 | 96 | 34 | 27 | 48 | 29 | 48 | 25 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 10 | 20 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | SSE 3 | — | WNW 4 | — | WNW 3 | W 5 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | W 3 | — | W 6 | W 4 | W 3 | W 4 | W 5 | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 1 | — | 7 | — | 1 | 15 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 6 | 3 | 28 | 28 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 277 | 0 | 73 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 15 | 0 | 66 | 15 | 0 | 295 | 15 | 0 | 295 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 295 | 0 | 355 |
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The above surf forecast table for Hammonds Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hammonds Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hammonds Reef 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 (Hammonds Reef) 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 Hammonds Reef 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.
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