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Perkos Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Perkos surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 21 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Perkos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Perkos sea temperature is
15.2° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Perkos this week:
The surf forecast for Perkos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Perkos in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) 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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perkos over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tue 28 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | S 16 | WNW 14 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | S 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SE 6 | WNW 12 | |
704 | 572 | 659 | 600 | 326 | 261 | 309 | 268 | 230 | 157 | 123 | 186 | 167 | 198 | 280 | 264 | 312 | 222 | 212 | 171 | 475 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 1:22AM2.09m | 5:02PM1.46m | 2:37AM1.95m | 6:07PM1.56m | 4:06AM1.84m | 6:50PM1.67m | 5:31AM1.77m | 7:25PM1.77m | 6:43AM1.74m | 7:54PM1.87m | 7:44AM1.70m | 8:21PM1.96m | 8:38AM1.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:24AM0.23m | 8:25PM1.35m | 10:37AM0.29m | 10:26PM1.31m | 11:41AM0.34m | 00:00AM1.17m | 12:33PM0.39m | 1:07AM0.99m | 1:16PM0.47m | 1:59AM0.80m | 1:53PM0.57m | 2:43AM0.63m | 2:25PM0.68m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:43 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 |
13 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | S 18 | S 18 | WNW 15 | S 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SSW 8 |
 kJ | 704 | 298 | 298 | 191 | 326 | 261 | 309 | 215 | 136 | 94 | 90 | 109 | 167 | 198 | 280 | 264 | 312 | 222 | 212 | 127 | 475 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 16 | S 16 | WNW 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 11 | NW 10 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | S 12 | E 5 |
| kJ | 83 | 44 | 65 | 249 | 246 | 245 | 205 | 209 | 142 | 125 | 123 | 84 | 71 | 34 | 27 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 44 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | NW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 18 | S 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | W 16 | W 15 | WNW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 16 | S 16 |
| kJ | 114 | 68 | 49 | 40 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 53 | 51 | 129 | 115 | 31 | 72 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 22 | 40 | 41 | 46 | 46 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 11 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | E 2 | SE 6 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | — | 572 | 659 | 600 | 286 | 202 | 268 | 268 | 230 | 157 | 71 | 186 | 41 | 35 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 171 | 444 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 52 | 356 | 29 | 0 | 52 | 29 | 192 | 312 | 29 | 187 | 312 | 0 | 57 | 273 | 0 | 156 | 88 | 8 | 30 | 84 |
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Information about the Perkos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Perkos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Perkos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Perkos 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 (Perkos) 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 Perkos 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.
Perkos is 21 km (13 miles) from Lompoc. If you plan a vacation in Santa Barbara, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lompoc. Lompoc has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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