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Refugio State Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (403 breaks) / USA (1296 breaks) / Lat Long: (34.46° N 120.08° W)
Refugio State Beach Surf Forecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for CAL - Santa Barbara
Continuing clean conditions at Refugio State Beach (light winds from the N at East Santa Barbara Buoy 33 km from Refugio State Beach).
33 km away, 37 min ago
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 (Jan 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Refugio State Beach in the next 12 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 04) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 28th Jan) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 31st Jan) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 31st Jan) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Refugio State Beach over the next 12 days.
Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Rating (10 max) |  |  | | |  | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 629 | 573 | 376 | 351 | 257 | 186 | 374 | 322 | 218 | 334 | 954 | 818 | 604 | 506 | 400 | 321 | 209 | 179 | 291 | 226 | 312 | 1012 | 933 | 469 | 462 | 248 | 408 | 440 | 2145 | 3263 | 2365 | 1511 | 828 | 599 | 901 | 604 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross | glass | off | glass | cross | off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:07PM 1.27 | 3:58AM 1.91 | 6:09PM 1.27 | 4:52AM 1.94 | 7:31PM 1.34 | 5:43AM 1.97 | 8:20PM 1.41 | 6:29AM 2.02 | 8:53PM 1.45 | 7:10AM 2.08 | 9:20PM 1.48 | 7:47AM 2.13 | 9:46PM 1.50 | 8:22AM 2.17 | 10:11PM 1.52 | 8:56AM 2.17 | 10:37PM 1.54 | 9:29AM 2.13 | 11:04PM 1.57 | 10:01AM 2.04 | 11:30PM 1.60 | 10:34AM 1.91 | 11:55PM 1.63 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:17AM 0.76 | 8:55PM 0.99 | 11:38AM 0.62 | 9:59PM 1.13 | 12:39PM 0.49 | 11:10PM 1.20 | 1:25PM 0.38 | 12:10AM 1.21 | 2:03PM 0.30 | 12:57AM 1.19 | 2:38PM 0.25 | 1:36AM 1.15 | 3:09PM 0.21 | 2:11AM 1.10 | 3:39PM 0.20 | 2:45AM 1.05 | 4:08PM 0.22 | 3:20AM 1.02 | 4:36PM 0.27 | 3:57AM 1.01 | 5:02PM 0.35 | 4:36AM 1.00 | 5:25PM 0.47 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Beavers which is 2 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Refugio State Beach.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Summary | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | rain shwrs | light rain | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 8 |
| Low °C | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| Sunrise | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:37 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 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.
