Tajiguas surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 06 Apr 2026 PDT
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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
16.1° C
(Which is 2.5°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tajiguas in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 6th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 7th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 7th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
0
2
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
1.9
WNW
0.4
SW
0.4
S
2.2
WNW
0.4
SW
1
WNW
0.9
W
0.7
SSW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)15141414618136169918151516161515151515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10910613292272805438175181127276110178261160110158169167172
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
5
WNW
25
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
25
WNW
5
NNW
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
E
5
S
5
SW
5
NNW
10
SW
10
WNW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offononcrossoncross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:36PM
1.30
12:27AM
1.85
1:09AM
1.77
2:15AM
1.69
8:15PM 3:50AM
1.45 1.66
7:54PM
1.50
5:14AM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:39PM
1.23
8:39AM
0.59
9:58AM
0.62
11:15AM
0.60
10:02PM
1.44
12:10PM
0.55
11:57PM
1.36
12:50PM
0.50
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Sunrise6:41--6:39--6:37--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:33--
Sunset-7:24--7:24--7:25--7:27--7:28--7:29--7:29-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------------1532-251
Temp. °C232514242516262817212317191915171715161613
Feels °C (?)202110222212212214181916171715161514151411
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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 16 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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