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Leadbetter Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Leadbetter surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 24 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Leadbetter surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Leadbetter sea temperature is
16.1° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Leadbetter this week:
The surf forecast for Leadbetter over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Leadbetter in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 24th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leadbetter over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the W by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 14 | S 13 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | W 5 | W 13 | WNW 14 | W 5 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | S 12 | WNW 12 | S 15 | S 15 | SW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | |
99 | 87 | 74 | 71 | 71 | 82 | 96 | 32 | 69 | 59 | 34 | 32 | 25 | 28 | 38 | 17 | 33 | 23 | 458 | 115 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:43PM1.21m | 5:23AM1.36m | 7:18PM1.33m | 6:35AM1.33m | 7:47PM1.44m | 7:36AM1.30m | 8:14PM1.54m | 8:28AM1.25m | 8:39PM1.62m | 9:15AM1.19m | 9:03PM1.67m | 10:00AM1.14m | 9:26PM1.70m | 10:44AM1.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:51PM0.72m | 12:30PM-0.07m | 00:59AM0.52m | 1:13PM-0.01m | 1:52AM0.32m | 1:49PM0.09m | 2:36AM0.16m | 2:19PM0.20m | 3:16AM0.02m | 2:45PM0.33m | 3:53AM-0.07m | 3:09PM0.45m | 4:28AM-0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 |
 | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:42 | — | 7:43 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 14 | W 14 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WNW 6 | W 6 |
 kJ | 99 | 87 | 55 | 54 | 71 | 82 | 25 | 26 | 69 | 36 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 20 | 115 | 41 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 16 | W 13 | S 13 | WNW 13 | S 12 | WNW 13 | S 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | S 11 | SW 15 | WNW 15 | S 13 | NW 14 | WNW 13 |
| kJ | 45 | 83 | 74 | 71 | 46 | 26 | 50 | 32 | 31 | 17 | 23 | 32 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 9 | 33 | 23 | 14 | 48 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 15 | SW 15 | WNW 14 | S 11 | S 13 | WNW 13 | S 12 | WNW 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 15 | S 11 | S 13 | S 11 | WSW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 15 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 21 | 9 | 14 | 34 | 25 | 14 | 11 | 38 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 5 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | SSE 2 |
| kJ | 37 | 42 | 18 | 20 | 8 | 18 | 96 | 27 | 19 | 59 | 23 | — | 2 | 24 | 8 | 13 | 42 | 82 | 458 | 204 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 2 | 13 | 350 | 2 | 231 | 351 | 4 | 13 | 299 | 4 | 301 | 345 | 4 | 136 | 345 | 15 | 4 | 351 | 2 | 89 |
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Information about the Leadbetter Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Leadbetter provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Leadbetter can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Leadbetter 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 (Leadbetter) 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 Leadbetter 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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