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Surf Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Surf Beach surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Surf Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Surf Beach sea temperature is
13.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Surf Beach surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,588 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Surf Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Surf Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Surf Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 18s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surf Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sun 7 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | |
1325 | 841 | 554 | 392 | 502 | 489 | 483 | 530 | 786 | 1216 | 647 | 1207 | 1242 | 1186 | 1238 | 983 | 926 | 811 | 840 | 488 | 673 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 10:09PM2.11m | 12:44PM1.45m | 10:44PM2.08m | 1:33PM1.43m | 11:20PM2.03m | 2:26PM1.43m | 11:56PM1.96m | 3:18PM1.45m | 00:35AM1.86m | 4:05PM1.49m | 1:19AM1.74m | 4:39PM1.55m | 2:17AM1.61m | 5:07PM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:45AM0.22m | 4:29PM1.24m | 6:25AM0.25m | 5:04PM1.28m | 7:07AM0.29m | 5:44PM1.31m | 7:48AM0.35m | 6:35PM1.35m | 8:29AM0.41m | 7:46PM1.36m | 9:07AM0.48m | 9:16PM1.33m | 9:45AM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — |
 | 8:08 | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 |
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Temp °C | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
10 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 |
 kJ | 1092 | 841 | 554 | 392 | 290 | 489 | 217 | 402 | 214 | 465 | 245 | 1207 | 1242 | 1186 | 1238 | 983 | 926 | 496 | 496 | 419 | 318 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 11 | S 16 | S 26 | SSW 26 |
| kJ | 678 | 719 | 703 | 632 | 502 | 16 | 483 | 318 | 216 | 164 | 540 | 524 | 905 | 772 | 745 | 617 | 595 | 11 | 45 | 14 | 66 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 15 | S 15 | SW 22 | NW 10 | SSW 20 | SW 22 | S 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 15 | W 19 |
| kJ | 14 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 152 | 118 | 15 | 248 | 255 | — | 14 | 14 | 13 | 56 | 5 | 18 | 21 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 1325 | — | — | — | — | 255 | — | 530 | 786 | 1216 | 647 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 811 | 840 | 488 | 673 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 30 | 76 | 21 | 76 | 76 | 37 | 225 | 51 | 37 | 109 | 76 | 31 | 30 | 282 | 28 | 30 | 76 | 51 | 223 | 152 |
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Information about the Surf Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Surf Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Surf Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Surf 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 (Surf 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 Surf 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.
Surf Beach is 15 km (9 miles) from Lompoc. If you plan a vacation in Santa Barbara, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lompoc. Lompoc has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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