Isla Vista surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 502 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Isla Vista over the next 16 days.
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