Playa Santa Maria Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.38° N 115.89° W

Playa Santa Maria Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Santa Maria sea temperature is
24.2°C
3.7° 

Playa Santa Maria surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Santa Maria surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,077 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Santa Maria this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Santa Maria over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Santa Maria in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 26th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 26th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Santa Maria over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
0
2
2
1
2
3
2
1
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
370
375
516
510
476
633
618
427
486
486
480
472
309
447
621
731
671
732
820
975
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
25
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
NW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
NW
10
N
15
WNW
15
NW
10
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
3:16PM1.64m
8:13AM1.43m
5:12PM1.70m
7:57AM1.51m
6:15PM1.81m
8:03AM1.61m
7:00PM1.92m
8:16AM1.73m
7:39PM2.00m
8:33AM1.86m
8:17PM2.05m
8:53AM1.99m
8:55PM2.04m
Low Tide
00:16AM0.64m
11:27AM1.37m
00:55AM0.53m
12:30PM1.23m
1:24AM0.44m
1:08PM1.06m
1:50AM0.37m
1:42PM0.88m
2:14AM0.34m
2:16PM0.70m
2:38AM0.35m
2:50PM0.53m
3:02AM0.41m
clear
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clear
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6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:44
6:43
6:40
6:39
6:38
6:37
6:36
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Temp °C
22
19
21
22
19
20
21
19
21
21
19
22
22
20
24
23
21
26
25
22
Feels °C
20
18
21
21
18
18
19
17
18
18
18
22
21
21
24
22
21
26
24
22
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Information about the Playa Santa Maria Surf forecast

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