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Refugio State Beach surf break

Refugio State Beach surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 09 Sep 2025 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
20.6° C
 (Which is 3.2°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 Wednesday (Sep 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 11) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 16th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s

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 Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.5
SW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
WNW
0.7
NW
0.7
SSW
0.7
NW
0.6
SSW
1.3
WNW
0.4
SSW
0.6
S
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)16161514141313171415151414141413147202018
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)320341330417369247299286269356435487430481467357292401313460527
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
25
WNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
25
WNW
15
NNW
15
W
25
NW
10
NNW
10
SW
15
WNW
5
N
10
SSW
10
W
10
NNW
5
SW
10
WNW
5
NNE
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crossglassoncrosscross-
off		oncrossglassoncross-
on		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:18AM
2.02
11:40PM
1.79
11:52AM
2.08
12:39AM
1.58
12:32PM
2.10
1:55AM
1.40
1:19PM
2.07
3:47AM
1.29
2:21PM
2.01
6:10AM
1.33
3:42PM
1.96
7:24AM
1.43
5:10PM
1.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:37PM
0.50
5:31AM
0.63
6:34PM
0.45
6:03AM
0.81
7:40PM
0.45
6:38AM
0.99
8:59PM
0.45
7:20AM
1.16
10:31PM
0.42
8:42AM
1.29
11:54PM
0.35
10:53AM
1.31
12:58AM
0.28
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Sunrise6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--
Sunset-7:15--7:14--7:13--7:10--7:09--7:07--7:07-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252718232518232617242618242519252720252621
Feels °C (?)252416212117212314232516242517252618252621
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for CAL - Santa Barbara

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-on at Refugio State Beach (moderate winds from the WSW at Santa Ynez Airport 16 km from Refugio State Beach). 0.8m 4s local chop from the W with a 0.4m 14s groundswell from the SW and a 0.3m 11s groundswell, also from the SW as well as a 0.3m 13s groundswell, also from the SSW. 4 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    1 hour 38 minutes ago Refugio State Beach
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16 km away, 1 h 38 min ago

22 km/h
WSW
0.0
20.6
Air / Water (°C)
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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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