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Refugio State Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Refugio State Beach surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 18 Jul 2025 PDT
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 (Jul 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 25) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 24) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 18th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 25th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 25th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Refugio State Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 13 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 266 | 144 | 147 | 157 | 109 | 215 | 157 | 107 | 154 | 111 | 117 | 118 | 166 | 190 | 224 | 261 | 230 | 395 | 489 | 163 | 230 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:39PM 2.02 | 6:31AM 1.25 | 5:34PM 2.12 | 8:03AM 1.32 | 6:31PM 2.22 | 9:05AM 1.40 | 7:26PM 2.30 | 9:53AM 1.47 | 8:18PM 2.37 | 10:34AM 1.53 | 9:08PM 2.39 | 11:11AM 1.57 | 9:54PM 2.36 | 11:48AM 1.61 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:15AM 0.56 | 10:33AM 1.05 | 1:20AM 0.35 | 11:44AM 1.14 | 2:16AM 0.16 | 12:54PM 1.16 | 3:05AM 0.04 | 1:56PM 1.14 | 3:50AM -0.04 | 2:51PM 1.10 | 4:33AM -0.04 | 3:41PM 1.05 | 5:12AM 0.00 | ||||||||||
Fri 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | ||
| Sunset | 8:10 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 27 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 20 | 26 | 29 | 20 | 29 | 32 | 20 | 31 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 17 | 24 | 26 | 17 | 27 | 28 | 16 | 28 | ||
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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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