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Santa Clause Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Santa Clause surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Santa Clause surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Santa Clause sea temperature is
15.6° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Santa Clause this week:
The surf forecast for Santa Clause over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Clause in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 14th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 16th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 16th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Clause over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 17 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 9 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 13 | |
70 | 54 | 183 | 140 | 143 | 157 | 151 | 245 | 239 | 504 | 573 | 623 | 584 | 584 | 276 | 220 | 121 | 114 | 82 | 51 | 89 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 7:43PM2.14m | 8:38AM1.61m | 8:16PM2.30m | 9:36AM1.61m | 8:52PM2.43m | 10:33AM1.59m | 9:33PM2.50m | 11:33AM1.56m | 10:18PM2.50m | 12:35PM1.53m | 11:07PM2.44m | 1:43PM1.51m | 00:01AM2.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:33AM0.40m | 1:53PM0.82m | 3:18AM0.18m | 2:31PM0.90m | 4:05AM0.01m | 3:12PM0.99m | 4:56AM-0.08m | 3:56PM1.07m | 5:49AM-0.09m | 4:44PM1.14m | 6:46AM-0.03m | 5:40PM1.22m | 7:45AM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 |
 | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:55 | — | 7:57 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 |
19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | W 7 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 14 | W 9 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 13 |
 kJ | 70 | 51 | 183 | 123 | 143 | 157 | 151 | 245 | 239 | 70 | 541 | 623 | 584 | 584 | 276 | 220 | 121 | 114 | 82 | 51 | 89 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 47 | 43 | 147 | 140 | 126 | 121 | 110 | 75 | 82 | 2 | 68 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 27 | 35 | 31 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 10 | S 20 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 4 | SSW 12 | S 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 |
| kJ | 31 | 54 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 30 | 6 | 21 | 26 | 1 | 14 | 16 | 26 | 25 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 2 | — | SSE 2 | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 7 | SE 2 | WNW 7 | ESE 3 | SSE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 504 | 573 | 1 | 86 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 4 | 81 | 8 | 4 | 81 | 27 | 4 | 8 | 1587 | 4 | 118 | 30 | 4 | 118 | 125 | 4 | 102 | 136 | 4 | 102 |
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Information about the Santa Clause Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Santa Clause provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Santa Clause can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Santa Clause 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 (Santa Clause) 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 Santa Clause 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.
Santa Clause is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of Santa Ana. If you plan a vacation in Santa Barbara, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Ana. Santa Ana has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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