Surf Forecasts:
Santa Maria surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, WSW swell with 569 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Maria over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 6 | S 7 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 186 | 125 | 203 | 84 | 86 | 196 | 132 | 179 | 292 | 231 | 161 | 103 | 223 | 202 | 181 | 196 | 431 | 569 | 545 | 512 | 414 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:59PM0.41m | 3:03AM0.76m | 2:57PM0.45m | 3:37AM0.80m | 3:33PM0.50m | 4:03AM0.83m | 4:04PM0.56m | 4:27AM0.86m | 4:35PM0.62m | 4:50AM0.87m | 5:08PM0.69m | 5:15AM0.86m | 5:42PM0.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:30PM0.29m | 10:11AM0.33m | 8:26PM0.26m | 10:27AM0.30m | 9:09PM0.23m | 10:44AM0.27m | 9:46PM0.22m | 11:01AM0.24m | 10:22PM0.21m | 11:19AM0.20m | 10:59PM0.21m | 11:40AM0.16m | 11:38PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SW 10 | SW 16 | S 6 | SW 12 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 98 | 82 | 203 | 84 | 65 | 98 | 113 | 100 | 292 | 231 | 161 | 103 | 223 | 202 | 181 | 140 | 431 | 569 | 545 | 512 | 414 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 15 | S 13 | SW 13 | S 11 | SW 9 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 112 | 125 | 63 | 34 | 13 | 196 | 132 | 179 | 56 | 31 | 62 | 87 | 50 | 85 | 99 | 196 | 93 | 68 | 45 | 211 | 206 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 19 | S 10 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 12 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 8 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 186 | 58 | 8 | 73 | 49 | 73 | 48 | 56 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 31 | 43 | 26 | 11 | 69 | 96 | 252 | 246 | 42 | 72 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 |
| kJ | — | 81 | 95 | — | 86 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 23 | 8 | 23 | 23 | 8 | 23 | 23 | 8 | 23 | 23 | 8 | 23 | 23 | 8 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 8 | 8 |
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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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