Playa Santa Maria surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with 2,568 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 18s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Santa Maria over the next 16 days.
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