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Refugio State Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Refugio State Beach surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 25 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Refugio State Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Refugio State Beach sea temperature is
14.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Refugio State Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Refugio State Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Refugio State Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 26th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 31st May) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 30th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Refugio State Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 18 | NW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | |
368 | 464 | 387 | 372 | 358 | 601 | 352 | 825 | 701 | 373 | 260 | 455 | 587 | 499 | 437 | 285 | 344 | 974 | 1071 | 720 | 641 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:02PM1.96m | 7:35AM1.47m | 7:30PM2.03m | 8:35AM1.45m | 7:57PM2.07m | 9:27AM1.46m | 8:25PM2.11m | 10:14AM1.46m | 8:53PM2.13m | 10:59AM1.46m | 9:24PM2.13m | 11:42AM1.45m | 9:57PM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:20PM0.70m | 1:46AM0.67m | 12:58PM0.82m | 2:29AM0.51m | 1:32PM0.94m | 3:07AM0.39m | 2:05PM1.03m | 3:42AM0.29m | 2:37PM1.10m | 4:17AM0.24m | 3:09PM1.15m | 4:54AM0.22m | 3:41PM1.19m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
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Temp °C | 19 | 22 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 16 | 25 | 26 | 18 |
17 | 18 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 21 | 23 | 12 | 23 | 24 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | SSW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | SSW 22 | WNW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 |
 kJ | 368 | 464 | 387 | 372 | 358 | 251 | 352 | 229 | 701 | 373 | 260 | 143 | 587 | 499 | 437 | 163 | 222 | 181 | 598 | 485 | 531 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 20 | NW 18 | WNW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 142 | 125 | 114 | 72 | 89 | 239 | 233 | 2 | 173 | 143 | 253 | 455 | 109 | 107 | 105 | 229 | 69 | 121 | 346 | 102 | 54 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | — | NW 23 | WNW 21 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SW 23 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 22 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | 21 | 175 | 143 | 139 | 145 | 9 | 37 | 111 | 130 | 65 | 103 | 33 | 29 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | NW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 34 | 48 | 64 | 262 | 601 | 216 | 825 | — | — | — | — | — | 185 | 137 | 285 | 344 | 974 | 1071 | 720 | 641 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 326 | 0 | 21 | 891 | 21 | 3 | 1542 | 0 | 34 | 22 | 0 | 330 | 326 | 0 | 170 | 13 | 0 | 56 | 3 | 0 |
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Information about the Refugio State Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Refugio State Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Refugio State Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Refugio State Beach 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 (Refugio State Beach) 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 Refugio State Beach 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.
Refugio State Beach is 21 km (13 miles) from Isla Vista. If you plan a vacation in Santa Barbara, look for hotels and other accommodation in Isla Vista. Isla Vista has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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