Surf Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.68° N 120.61° W

Surf Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Surf Beach sea temperature is
18.1°C
1.1° 

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


Surf Beach surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 628 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s 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 (Sep 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM. 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 16s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 5th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 5th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 4th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surf Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
7
1.1
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
18
1
SW
18
1
SW
17
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
289
243
237
178
143
84
56
111
169
129
255
153
383
628
560
171
151
124
122
100
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
10
N
20
NW
25
NW
20
NW
20
NW
25
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
10
WNW
15
NW
10
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Wind State
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on
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cross-on
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High Tide
00:04AM1.68m
12:25PM1.92m
00:58AM1.51m
12:59PM1.96m
2:08AM1.35m
1:43PM1.97m
3:54AM1.24m
2:40PM1.97m
6:17AM1.26m
3:55PM1.98m
7:37AM1.36m
5:16PM2.03m
Low Tide
6:07PM0.69m
6:01AM0.69m
7:00PM0.64m
6:27AM0.84m
8:04PM0.61m
6:55AM0.99m
9:21PM0.57m
7:30AM1.12m
10:49PM0.50m
8:34AM1.24m
00:08AM0.38m
10:36AM1.29m
1:11AM0.26m
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6:33
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7:30
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7:27
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Temp °C
17
14
16
17
14
17
17
14
18
19
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18
Feels °C
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18
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16
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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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