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Perkos Surf Forecast
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Perkos surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 06 May 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Perkos this week:
The surf forecast for Perkos over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 06) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Perkos in the next 12 days are 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 6th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 13th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 13th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perkos over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 20 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 485 | 432 | 320 | 356 | 356 | 323 | 572 | 437 | 384 | 243 | 681 | 806 | 318 | 469 | 649 | 669 | 453 | 424 | 256 | 168 | 208 | 731 | 860 | 784 | 663 | 754 | 356 | 269 | 481 | 755 | 303 | 408 | 398 | 479 | 582 | 505 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:36PM 1.81 | 7:17AM 1.58 | 7:59PM 1.88 | 8:10AM 1.56 | 8:19PM 1.94 | 8:58AM 1.55 | 8:40PM 2.00 | 9:44AM 1.53 | 9:02PM 2.05 | 10:29AM 1.51 | 9:27PM 2.08 | 11:15AM 1.48 | 9:54PM 2.09 | 12:03PM 1.44 | 10:23PM 2.08 | 12:57PM 1.40 | 10:54PM 2.05 | 2:01PM 1.36 | 11:28PM 2.00 | 3:22PM 1.36 | 12:06AM 1.95 | 4:50PM 1.39 | 12:53AM 1.87 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:50PM 0.56 | 1:43AM 0.90 | 1:24PM 0.65 | 2:23AM 0.74 | 1:54PM 0.75 | 2:58AM 0.59 | 2:21PM 0.85 | 3:32AM 0.46 | 2:48PM 0.94 | 4:06AM 0.36 | 3:14PM 1.03 | 4:41AM 0.30 | 3:41PM 1.11 | 5:18AM 0.27 | 4:07PM 1.18 | 5:58AM 0.28 | 4:31PM 1.24 | 6:42AM 0.32 | 4:53PM 1.29 | 7:30AM 0.36 | 5:14PM 1.34 | 8:21AM 0.39 | 5:58PM 1.39 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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