Tajiguas Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.47° N 120.11° W

Tajiguas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tajiguas sea temperature is
20.1°C
2.9° 

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


Tajiguas surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with 312 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with SSE swell.

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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tajiguas in the next 16 days are 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 29th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
0
2
2
2
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
S
11
1
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.4
SW
16
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
133
212
189
126
87
119
140
176
69
312
302
206
255
249
242
213
116
79
210
Wind (km/h)
10
N
10
SW
10
W
5
NNE
5
S
10
NW
10
N
10
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
10
W
20
NW
15
NNW
10
W
15
WNW
10
NNW
5
S
5
WSW
5
N
Wind State
off
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
on
cross-on
off
High Tide
8:35PM2.09m
10:11AM1.59m
9:11PM2.10m
10:31AM1.65m
9:47PM2.07m
10:53AM1.73m
10:24PM1.98m
11:16AM1.80m
11:03PM1.85m
11:41AM1.87m
11:47PM1.69m
12:09PM1.93m
00:39AM1.51m
Low Tide
3:43AM0.26m
3:07PM0.99m
4:09AM0.27m
3:44PM0.90m
4:33AM0.33m
4:23PM0.82m
4:57AM0.42m
5:05PM0.75m
5:21AM0.54m
5:51PM0.69m
5:45AM0.68m
6:44PM0.65m
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:35
7:32
7:31
7:30
7:29
7:28
 mm
Temp °C
27
34
34
30
31
32
29
34
36
26
31
33
20
27
29
18
24
25
19
Feels °C
24
33
33
28
32
31
26
33
34
25
31
30
16
25
27
15
24
24
18
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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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