Main Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.97° N 120.66° W

Issued: 4 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Main Street sea temperature is
15.5° C

Normal for this time of year

Main Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Main Street surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,420 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Main Street this week:

The surf forecast for Main Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Main Street in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Main Street over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
!
1
0
3
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
20
0.8
SW
20
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
1.9
WNW
8
1
SW
16
2.4
WNW
8
3
WNW
9
0.9
SW
16
2.4
WNW
8
3
NW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
1.4
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
206
455
564
455
454
527
723
1244
468
809
1247
397
339
370
258
181
197
211
211
257
183
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
30
NW
20
NW
25
NW
35
NW
20
NW
25
NW
30
NW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
W
0
W
5
SW
15
NW
5
SW
15
WNW
Wind State
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
3:49PM1.78m
3:20AM1.39m
4:26PM1.88m
5:03AM1.28m
5:09PM2.00m
6:50AM1.27m
5:57PM2.13m
8:17AM1.33m
6:49PM2.26m
9:21AM1.41m
7:43PM2.38m
10:13AM1.49m
8:37PM2.47m
10:59AM1.56m
Low Tide
10:14PM1.03m
9:20AM0.80m
11:33PM0.84m
10:03AM0.94m
00:41AM0.61m
10:57AM1.05m
1:40AM0.38m
12:01PM1.14m
2:33AM0.16m
1:08PM1.17m
3:24AM-0.01m
2:11PM1.17m
4:13AM-0.11m
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clear
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clear
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5:54
5:54
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:58
5:58
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8:19
8:19
8:19
8:19
8:17
8:17
8:17
8:16
 mm
Temp °C
15
13
15
15
14
17
16
16
18
17
14
17
16
13
18
17
15
18
17
15
19
Feels °C
11
10
11
10
12
13
10
13
14
12
11
16
13
11
17
16
14
18
15
14
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
20
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
1.9
WNW
8
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
2.2
WNW
9
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
2.2
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
0.8
SW
15
1.7
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
206
455
564
455
454
527
366
730
386
302
747
397
262
370
217
153
128
165
169
257
183
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.5
WNW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
18
0.4
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
19
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.1
S
11
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
Energy kJ
83
159
77
134
375
124
72
443
299
291
2
255
258
181
197
211
211
194
180
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
20
0.5
WNW
12
0.2
S
7
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
SW
14
0.1
S
22
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
19
0.1
W
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
W
18
0.1
SW
21
0.2
W
17
Energy kJ
198
82
4
48
103
9
12
8
30
7
30
24
18
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
5
1.2
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
8
2.4
WNW
8
3
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
8
2.4
WNW
8
3
NW
9
1.6
WNW
8
Energy kJ
50
129
140
278
328
723
1244
468
809
1247
339
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
2
2
3
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
81
24
97
126
19
74
88
22
97
64
22
97
97
0
41
244
0
33
61
16
253
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
2
2
4
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
3
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
7
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
5
6
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Information about the Main Street Surf forecast

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

Main Street is 18 km (11 miles) from Arroyo Grande. If you plan a vacation in Santa Barbara, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arroyo Grande. Arroyo Grande has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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