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Perkos Surf Forecast
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Perkos surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 09 Aug 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 Sunday (Aug 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m 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 12 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 12) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 14) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 10th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 11th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 12th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perkos over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 19 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 760 | 703 | 807 | 994 | 1164 | 1314 | 1411 | 984 | 1201 | 1499 | 820 | 758 | 707 | 583 | 536 | 454 | 457 | 1195 | 815 | 954 | 749 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:22AM 1.59 | 10:17PM 2.20 | 11:50AM 1.67 | 10:59PM 2.10 | 12:19PM 1.76 | 11:45PM 1.93 | 12:51PM 1.84 | 12:38AM 1.72 | 1:28PM 1.91 | 1:43AM 1.50 | 2:11PM 1.97 | 3:13AM 1.31 | 3:03PM 2.00 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:10PM 1.00 | 5:21AM 0.17 | 4:58PM 0.93 | 5:51AM 0.27 | 5:50PM 0.86 | 6:21AM 0.41 | 6:49PM 0.80 | 6:53AM 0.58 | 7:57PM 0.74 | 7:26AM 0.77 | 9:18PM 0.67 | 8:03AM 0.95 | 10:48PM 0.56 | ||||||||
Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:49 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 11 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for CAL - Santa Barbara
Cross-shore wind at Perkos have swung cross-off (light winds from the NW at SHIP1086 18 km from Perkos). 1.1m 9s swell from the WNW with a 0.5m 13s groundswell from the SSW and a 0.3m 17s long period groundswell from the S. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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