Refugio State Beach Surf Forecast

/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /

USA (1297 breaks) / Lat Long: (34.46° N 120.08° W)

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Refugio State Beach surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Friday 14 Nov 2025 PST

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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 17.4° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Nov 21) at 10AM.

Wave Type	Time (PST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	4AM (Sat 15th Nov)	5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf	10PM (Mon 17th Nov)	7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful	7AM (Fri 21st Nov)	11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Refugio State Beach over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 107mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu morning).
	Fri 14		Saturday 15			Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	3	2	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	3	4	3	2	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	W	WNW	WNW	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW
Period(s) (?)	14	13	12	13	12	7	12	11	14	12	12	12	11	13	12	12	12	11	10	19	16
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	2221	1042	549	433	199	150	343	183	288	1404	1333	797	597	569	322	196	161	99	86	2159	6043
Wind (km/h)	ESE	ESE	SW	SSE	SSE	ESE	SE	SE	NW	NW	NNW	NW	WNW	N	SSE	SSW	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	off	glass	glass	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross
High Tide / height (m)	5:58PM 1.55		6:30AM 1.94	6:56PM 1.53		6:54AM 2.01		7:46PM 1.52	7:16AM 2.06		8:32PM 1.51	7:39AM 2.10		9:16PM 1.50	8:05AM 2.12		9:59PM 1.48	8:33AM 2.13		10:44PM 1.45	9:03AM 2.11
Low Tide / height (m)		11:55PM 0.67		1:05PM 0.67	12:28AM 0.78		1:42PM 0.52	12:57AM 0.89		2:15PM 0.39	1:25AM 0.98		2:48PM 0.30	1:52AM 1.06		3:22PM 0.24	2:20AM 1.12		3:59PM 0.23	2:47AM 1.18

	Fri 14		Saturday 15			Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20
Sunrise	-	-	6:33	-	-	6:33	-	-	6:35	-	-	6:35	-	-	6:37	-	-	6:37	-	-	6:39
Sunset	4:55	-	-	4:55	-	-	4:54	-	-	4:53	-	-	4:53	-	-	4:52	-	-	4:52	-	-

Rain (mm)	2	29	35	16	11	1	-	7	6	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	84	45
Temp. °C	17	16	15	14	14	14	15	14	15	13	11	14	15	11	16	14	13	15	14	14	14
Feels °C (?)	18	16	14	11	11	12	14	13	10	8	8	11	12	8	14	13	9	9	8	6	5

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The above surf forecast table for Refugio State Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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.