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Hammonds Reef Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Hammonds Reef surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 16 Jul 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hammonds Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Hammonds Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hammonds Reef in the next 12 days are 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 19) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 16th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 16th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 16th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hammonds Reef over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 287 | 267 | 203 | 145 | 216 | 172 | 212 | 144 | 123 | 124 | 127 | 73 | 76 | 139 | 93 | 99 | 86 | 91 | 112 | 137 | 166 | 170 | 225 | 279 | 255 | 254 | 194 | 195 | 183 | 248 | 321 | 392 | 145 | 165 | 164 | 168 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | off | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:57PM 1.84 | 2:41AM 1.46 | 3:43PM 1.94 | 4:26AM 1.30 | 4:34PM 2.05 | 6:25AM 1.27 | 5:30PM 2.15 | 7:58AM 1.34 | 6:28PM 2.25 | 9:00AM 1.43 | 7:23PM 2.34 | 9:47AM 1.50 | 8:16PM 2.41 | 10:28AM 1.56 | 9:05PM 2.43 | 11:06AM 1.60 | 9:51PM 2.40 | 11:42AM 1.64 | 10:34PM 2.30 | 12:17PM 1.67 | 11:17PM 2.15 | 12:51PM 1.71 | 11:58PM 1.96 | 1:26PM 1.74 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:19PM 0.95 | 8:42AM 0.75 | 10:49PM 0.79 | 9:29AM 0.92 | 12:10AM 0.57 | 10:29AM 1.06 | 1:16AM 0.36 | 11:41AM 1.15 | 2:12AM 0.17 | 12:52PM 1.17 | 3:01AM 0.04 | 1:53PM 1.15 | 3:46AM -0.03 | 2:48PM 1.10 | 4:28AM -0.04 | 3:38PM 1.06 | 5:07AM 0.00 | 4:26PM 1.02 | 5:44AM 0.10 | 5:15PM 1.00 | 6:18AM 0.24 | 6:06PM 1.00 | 6:49AM 0.41 | |||||||||||||
Wed 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Mon 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 |
| Sunset | 8:10 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 23 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 35 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for CAL - Santa Barbara
Cross-on wind has become light (light winds from the SSW at BUOY-NTBC1 6 km from Hammonds Reef). 0.4m 9s swell from the WSW with a 0.3m 14s groundswell from the SSW and a 0.3m 11s groundswell from the SW as well as a 0.1m 2s local chop from the WSW. Swells combining to make to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Hammonds Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hammonds Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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.
Hammonds Reef is 5 km (3 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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