Tajiguas surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Friday 06 Feb 2026 PST
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Tajiguas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tajiguas sea temperature is
16.3° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tajiguas this week:

The surf forecast for Tajiguas over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tajiguas in the next 12 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Feb 13) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 7th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 7th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 7th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tajiguas over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Fri
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.3
W
2
W
1.7
W
1.4
WNW
1.5
W
1.2
W
1.4
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
1
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
0.6
WNW
Period(s) (?)15141413131212121514141313121212111110918
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)36642197157510186796944116081168986826632424313250189259476334232209
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
NW
10
NNE
10
NW
10
WNW
10
N
0
NNW
5
WSW
10
NW
5
WNW
10
W
5
NW
5
NNW
15
WNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
20
NW
10
NNW
10
NW
25
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglasscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:07AM
1.79
1:28PM
1.31
1:48AM
1.78
3:26PM
1.17
2:39AM
1.76
3:44AM
1.77
8:12PM
1.31
4:50AM
1.82
8:19PM
1.37
5:46AM
1.90
8:35PM
1.42
6:32AM
2.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:55AM
0.87
6:46PM
0.95
9:25AM
0.84
7:03PM
1.10
11:00AM
0.75
12:09PM
0.63
9:38PM
1.30
12:56PM
0.51
11:22PM
1.30
1:33PM
0.39
12:19AM
1.25
2:06PM
0.30
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Fri
13
Sunrise-6:52--6:52--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:48--6:48-
Sunset--5:35--5:36--5:37--5:37--5:38--5:39--5:40
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C142524162624162321151816131818122019101815
Feels °C (?)1423211322211321201416141216141015136129
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Information about the Tajiguas Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tajiguas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tajiguas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tajiguas 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 (Tajiguas) 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 Tajiguas 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.

Tajiguas is 24 km (15 miles) from Isla Vista. If you plan a vacation in Santa Barbara, look for hotels and other accommodation in Isla Vista. Isla Vista has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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