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Santa Clause Surf Forecast
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Santa Clause surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 09 May 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Santa Clause this week:
The surf forecast for Santa Clause over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Clause in the next 12 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (May 16) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 9th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 12th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 13th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Clause over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
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| Energy (?) | 84 | 125 | 82 | 103 | 55 | 122 | 98 | 86 | 155 | 74 | 392 | 91 | 74 | 526 | 156 | 157 | 98 | 94 | 88 | 71 | 64 | 64 | 176 | 107 | 102 | 100 | 85 | 85 | 82 | 63 | 36 | 74 | 44 | 79 | 80 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- off | on | on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | glass | on | on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:47AM 1.59 | 8:31PM 2.05 | 9:31AM 1.58 | 8:53PM 2.10 | 10:14AM 1.55 | 9:17PM 2.13 | 10:58AM 1.52 | 9:43PM 2.14 | 11:44AM 1.47 | 10:12PM 2.13 | 12:36PM 1.42 | 10:43PM 2.10 | 1:37PM 1.37 | 11:16PM 2.05 | 2:57PM 1.36 | 11:54PM 1.99 | 4:33PM 1.39 | 12:40AM 1.90 | 5:14PM 1.46 | 1:43AM 1.80 | 5:35PM 1.56 | 3:06AM 1.70 | 5:56PM 1.69 | 4:36AM 1.63 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:12PM 0.84 | 3:20AM 0.46 | 2:38PM 0.93 | 3:53AM 0.36 | 3:04PM 1.02 | 4:28AM 0.30 | 3:30PM 1.10 | 5:04AM 0.28 | 3:55PM 1.17 | 5:44AM 0.29 | 4:18PM 1.23 | 6:28AM 0.33 | 4:39PM 1.28 | 7:15AM 0.38 | 5:00PM 1.33 | 8:07AM 0.41 | 5:36PM 1.39 | 9:01AM 0.44 | 7:39PM 1.43 | 9:52AM 0.47 | 9:52PM 1.37 | 10:41AM 0.50 | 11:24PM 1.19 | |||||||||||||
Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 26 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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