Isla Vista surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, WNW swell with 401 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Isla Vista this week:
The surf forecast for Isla Vista over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Isla Vista in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Isla Vista over the next 16 days.
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