Hendry's Beach surf break

Hendry's Beach surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 31 May 2026 PDT
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Hendry's Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hendry's Beach sea temperature is
15.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Hendry's Beach surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 404 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hendry's Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Hendry's Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hendry's Beach in the next 16 days are 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) 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 0.3m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 4th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hendry's Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
10
0.9
WNW
12
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
W
9
1.3
WNW
9
0.6
SSW
19
1.1
W
11
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
225
224
302
211
348
317
226
220
215
196
127
289
248
275
395
386
368
343
226
223
166
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
WSW
5
ENE
5
S
10
WSW
5
ESE
10
SW
15
WSW
5
NNW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SE
10
SW
10
WSW
5
ESE
10
SSE
10
S
5
ESE
10
S
10
WSW
0
NE
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
11:38AM1.01m
9:52PM1.75m
12:20PM1.01m
10:25PM1.72m
1:05PM1.00m
11:00PM1.67m
1:54PM1.00m
11:36PM1.60m
2:46PM1.01m
00:16AM1.51m
3:36PM1.05m
1:03AM1.39m
4:19PM1.13m
2:04AM1.24m
Low Tide
3:26PM0.80m
5:30AM-0.17m
3:57PM0.83m
6:08AM-0.15m
4:30PM0.86m
6:47AM-0.12m
5:08PM0.89m
7:28AM-0.07m
5:56PM0.92m
8:10AM-0.01m
7:05PM0.94m
8:53AM0.06m
8:44PM0.92m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:05
8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
Temp °C
22
24
21
22
23
19
20
22
19
22
23
21
22
22
19
20
21
17
19
20
18
21
23
20
22
23
19
19
21
18
21
22
21
21
21
19
20
21
18
19
20
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
10
0.9
WNW
12
1
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
W
5
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
11
1.1
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
8
Energy kJ
192
224
233
143
348
317
226
220
34
74
99
289
240
275
245
200
170
150
94
88
90
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
10
0.3
SSE
15
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
Energy kJ
225
216
302
211
112
23
49
42
215
196
120
184
248
177
395
386
368
343
226
223
166
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
15
0.2
SSE
16
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
19
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
16
Energy kJ
28
67
14
91
24
20
21
9
41
40
127
81
95
148
16
14
14
13
25
25
46
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
5
0.6
W
6
0.9
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
11
0.4
SE
3
0.3
SE
3
Energy kJ
33
23
42
150
3
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
140
9
0
64
9
0
9
9
0
140
9
0
133
9
5
52
140
0
140
9
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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Information about the Hendry's Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hendry's Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hendry's Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hendry's Beach 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 (Hendry's Beach) 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 Hendry's Beach 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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