Santa Maria Surf Break

Santa Maria Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 12.40° S 76.78° W

Issued: 6 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Santa Maria sea temperature is
22.1° C

4.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Santa Maria surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Santa Maria surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,309 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Santa Maria this week:

The surf forecast for Santa Maria over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Santa Maria in the next 16 days are 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 21st Jun)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 22nd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 22nd Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Maria over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
0
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
1.3
S
7
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
20
1.2
SW
19
1.9
SSW
18
2
SSW
17
2
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.7
S
11
1.7
S
11
1.7
S
11
1.9
S
12
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
17
1.4
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
215
173
278
163
377
1055
2162
2230
1928
845
691
646
658
1010
818
1159
1320
1165
906
883
784
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SW
15
S
5
SSW
5
WSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
W
10
S
5
WSW
10
W
10
SW
5
S
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
W
10
SW
5
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:28AM0.94m
11:16PM0.55m
11:18AM0.86m
00:37AM0.60m
12:06PM0.78m
1:50AM0.67m
12:52PM0.70m
2:50AM0.73m
1:38PM0.62m
3:38AM0.78m
2:23PM0.57m
4:19AM0.81m
3:08PM0.53m
Low Tide
5:37PM0.21m
4:30AM0.30m
6:27PM0.19m
5:53AM0.38m
7:12PM0.18m
7:22AM0.42m
7:51PM0.17m
8:43AM0.43m
8:27PM0.16m
9:50AM0.41m
9:01PM0.15m
10:44AM0.39m
9:35PM0.13m
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6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
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5:50
5:50
5:51
5:51
5:51
5:51
5:51
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Temp °C
21
21
19
22
21
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
21
19
21
20
19
Feels °C
22
21
20
22
21
19
21
20
20
21
20
20
21
20
20
21
21
19
21
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
7
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
1.3
S
7
0.7
SW
20
1.6
S
7
1.9
SSW
18
2
SSW
17
2
SSW
16
1.8
S
10
1.7
S
11
1.7
S
11
1.7
S
11
1.9
S
12
1.6
S
10
1.7
S
11
1.5
S
11
1.4
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
143
173
278
163
377
261
2162
2230
1928
693
646
646
658
1010
484
670
498
1165
906
883
784
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1.2
SW
19
1.6
S
8
1.6
S
8
1.8
S
9
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
17
1.3
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
Energy kJ
215
154
108
163
161
1055
314
343
476
845
691
447
551
703
818
1159
1320
347
279
225
183
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
18
0.2
S
11
0.1
NW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.1
NW
12
1.1
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.1
W
11
0.7
S
12
0.1
NW
13
0.1
W
13
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
18
Energy kJ
159
10
6
96
93
71
6
567
320
390
181
2
134
7
3
97
80
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
7
1.3
S
7
1.2
S
7
Energy kJ
173
168
139
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
Distance (km)
23
8
3
23
8
8
20
23
23
38
8
0
38
23
0
23
23
8
38
23
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
5
5
7
5
5
6
9
4
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Information about the Santa Maria Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Santa Maria provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Santa Maria can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Santa Maria 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 Maria) 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 Maria 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.

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