Surf Forecasts:
Refugio State Beach surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 666 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SSW swell.
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 Friday (Jul 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Refugio State Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (Jul 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Refugio State Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here with the rundown in feet and Fahrenheit.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks at Refugio State Beach are lookin’ pretty quiet. We've got a steady little long-period groundswell from the SSW rubbing up against the coast, but it’s just not got the guts. The water's about 62°, right where it should be for this time of year. Not much to get fired up about, but a few moments might scratch the itch.
Right now, and through the first week of July, it’s mostly mornings with light southerly breezes and tiny 2 to 3ft waves. The energy is weak, and the onshore or cross-onshore wind is killin' the surface. Honestly, it's a lake.
Things get a bit more interesting on Tuesday, July 7. The swell bumps up to a consistent 3 to 4ft from the SSW. The real standout is Tuesday afternoon when a light cross-offshore breeze from the NW cleans the place right up. That’ll give you some smooth, fun lines on the point. It’s still small, but it’ll be the cleanest waves we've seen all week. Wednesday afternoon, July 8, also shows a bigger 6ft pulse from the WNW, but the period is short (8 seconds), so it'll be bumpy and a bit too much for beginners. That cross-offshore wind will make it rideable.
After that, we go back to the small stuff. There’s a real gem on Tuesday, July 14, with the afternoon turning glassy. A light breeze drops off to nothing, and that 4ft WNW swell will be clean as glass. That’s a beautiful little session if you can be patient. The second week stays marginal, with the best being clean but small mornings with light winds.
Your best bet? Pencil in Tuesday afternoon, July 7, for a clean, fun wave. If you can hold out, that glassy afternoon on July 14th is the real hidden treasure—just bring the fish or a groveler.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 284 | 223 | 138 | 186 | 148 | 140 | 273 | 207 | 195 | 261 | 259 | 336 | 666 | 491 | 399 | 559 | 422 | 455 | 412 | 397 | 392 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:51PM1.51m | 00:05AM1.88m | 2:24PM1.56m | 00:45AM1.72m | 2:56PM1.63m | 1:38AM1.54m | 3:30PM1.73m | 2:54AM1.37m | 4:09PM1.84m | 4:41AM1.25m | 4:53PM1.96m | 6:34AM1.23m | 5:43PM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:13PM1.21m | 7:26AM0.42m | 7:13PM1.20m | 7:55AM0.53m | 8:27PM1.15m | 8:25AM0.65m | 9:52PM1.04m | 8:59AM0.78m | 11:17PM0.85m | 9:42AM0.92m | 00:28AM0.62m | 10:39AM1.03m | 1:27AM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 20 | 28 | 30 | 21 | 29 | 32 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 25 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 17 | 26 | 28 | 17 | 27 | 29 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 284 | 223 | 138 | 186 | 140 | 138 | 273 | 207 | 195 | 261 | 171 | 322 | 666 | 491 | 399 | 559 | 412 | 417 | 254 | 194 | 329 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | WNW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 54 | 20 | 18 | 148 | 148 | 140 | 99 | 99 | 107 | 180 | 259 | 336 | 55 | 142 | 140 | 339 | 37 | 2 | 412 | 397 | 392 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | S 10 | SSE 10 | NW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 22 | NW 8 | SSW 12 | S 8 | S 10 | SSW 11 | WNW 11 | S 19 | S 9 | S 17 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 21 | 44 | 44 | 18 | 10 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 181 | 17 | 48 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 12 | 66 | 2 | 92 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 8 | — |
| kJ | 132 | 67 | 50 | 34 | 13 | 20 | 53 | 46 | 46 | 26 | 116 | 148 | 157 | 241 | 319 | 275 | 422 | 455 | — | 309 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 22 | 0 | 33 | 22 | 0 | 330 | 56 | 0 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 56 | 0 | 56 | 5 | 0 | 33 | 21 | 8 |
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