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Refugio State Beach surf break

Refugio State Beach surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 PDT
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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
14.7° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Refugio State Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 1st May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 1st May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 2nd May)4ft (1.2m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Refugio State Beach over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
2
0
1
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
16
1
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
14
1
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
270
127
110
462
108
127
125
90
123
173
449
362
407
219
212
193
193
134
134
99
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
5
N
10
SW
10
W
5
NNW
10
S
10
SW
10
N
10
SW
15
WSW
10
N
10
SSW
20
W
10
NNW
15
W
25
WNW
10
NNW
10
SSW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
off
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
9:28PM2.11m
10:52AM1.55m
9:53PM2.11m
11:38AM1.50m
10:20PM2.09m
12:28PM1.44m
10:50PM2.05m
1:26PM1.38m
11:22PM1.98m
2:43PM1.35m
11:58PM1.91m
4:55PM1.36m
00:38AM1.82m
Low Tide
3:16PM0.90m
4:29AM0.30m
3:42PM1.00m
5:05AM0.27m
4:08PM1.09m
5:44AM0.29m
4:33PM1.17m
6:26AM0.34m
4:57PM1.24m
7:14AM0.40m
5:17PM1.30m
8:08AM0.47m
5:18PM1.36m
9:06AM0.51m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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—
—
6:09
—
—
6:09
—
—
6:07
—
—
6:07
—
—
6:05
—
—
6:05
—
—
6:03
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7:43
—
—
7:44
—
—
7:45
—
—
7:45
—
—
7:46
—
—
7:46
—
—
7:47
—
7:49
 mm
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Temp °C
23
15
20
21
17
19
20
16
16
18
14
17
18
13
17
19
14
18
21
16
22
Feels °C
21
12
19
20
16
18
19
15
14
15
11
14
13
9
14
14
10
16
18
14
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
14
0.6
WNW
13
1
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
13
0.3
SW
14
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
16
1
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
14
1
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
WNW
11
Energy kJ
138
118
127
106
29
108
127
125
90
109
173
449
362
407
219
212
127
193
134
134
87
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.6
WNW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.6
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
WNW
18
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
33
29
114
17
31
98
30
51
51
123
84
166
65
173
138
142
193
93
77
47
99
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
S
13
0.2
SSE
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
17
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.4
WNW
4
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
SW
19
Energy kJ
14
12
17
11
8
9
9
21
8
84
30
17
45
34
77
14
12
6
11
20
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
6
1.6
WNW
8
—
0.9
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
13
—
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.5
W
3
0.8
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
3
0.8
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
4
1
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
4
Energy kJ
181
270
—
110
462
—
108
74
34
6
149
6
19
18
12
35
22
12
12
25
18
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
56
0
33
22
0
33
22
0
33
56
0
31
326
0
22
326
0
33
21
0
22
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Rating
(10 max)
3
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1
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
3
1
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1
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Rating
(10 max)
2
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2
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Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
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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 16 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).

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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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