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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
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Friday 12 Dec 2025 PSTForecast 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
17.4° C
(Which is 2.8°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 Friday (Dec 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 12th Dec) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 16th Dec) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 18th Dec) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Refugio State Beach over the next 12 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 11 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 594 | 440 | 321 | 217 | 125 | 79 | 56 | 63 | 45 | 32 | 66 | 107 | 169 | 964 | 950 | 351 | 279 | 705 | 1141 | 254 | 673 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:18PM 1.38 | 5:09AM 1.89 | 5:46PM 1.33 | 5:41AM 1.95 | 6:58PM 1.34 | 6:10AM 2.01 | 7:56PM 1.37 | 6:39AM 2.06 | 8:43PM 1.41 | 7:10AM 2.11 | 9:24PM 1.43 | 7:43AM 2.15 | 10:03PM 1.44 | 8:16AM 2.17 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:11PM 0.77 | 12:07PM 0.78 | 10:53PM 0.90 | 12:53PM 0.61 | 11:33PM 1.01 | 1:31PM 0.46 | 12:11AM 1.09 | 2:06PM 0.34 | 12:48AM 1.14 | 2:40PM 0.26 | 1:24AM 1.17 | 3:15PM 0.20 | 1:58AM 1.19 | ||||||||||
Fri 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | ||
| Sunset | 4:50 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:51 | - | - | 4:51 | - | - | 4:51 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 19 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 25 | 22 | 15 | 23 | 20 | 14 | 21 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 17 | ||
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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.
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