Playa Santa Maria surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,086 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Aug 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Santa Maria in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Santa Maria over the next 16 days.
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