Tajiguas Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.47° N 120.11° W

Issued: 10 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tajiguas sea temperature is
16.3° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Tajiguas surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, WNW swell with 440 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SW 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tajiguas in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 21st Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 21st Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 27th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
0
2
2
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
S
19
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
1.9
WNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
206
211
208
134
85
129
102
196
171
140
351
132
223
339
252
163
163
344
270
197
309
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
SW
15
W
10
N
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
NNE
10
S
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
SW
15
W
5
NNW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
N
10
SW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
W
25
NW
Wind State
off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:13AM1.58m
4:50PM1.84m
4:42AM1.40m
5:32PM1.91m
6:16AM1.31m
6:11PM1.96m
7:41AM1.31m
6:46PM2.00m
8:48AM1.35m
7:21PM2.04m
9:39AM1.39m
7:56PM2.08m
10:19AM1.42m
Low Tide
9:55PM1.06m
9:49AM0.58m
11:22PM0.92m
10:34AM0.76m
00:35AM0.76m
11:19AM0.92m
1:31AM0.60m
12:04PM1.04m
2:16AM0.47m
12:49PM1.12m
2:55AM0.36m
1:32PM1.17m
3:31AM0.28m
2:12PM1.19m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
 mm
Temp °C
18
23
24
19
23
25
21
23
25
21
25
27
22
25
26
21
24
28
21
26
29
Feels °C
16
22
23
17
22
24
20
22
24
20
23
25
21
23
24
20
22
26
19
25
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
W
4
0.7
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
SSW
16
Energy kJ
206
211
208
134
85
67
15
196
84
140
351
132
223
339
252
163
163
344
270
94
234
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
15
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
W
7
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
WNW
5
0.5
S
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
S
18
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.7
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
10
0.6
SSW
17
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
45
5
126
123
23
129
102
7
171
124
96
132
124
12
11
146
94
48
10
197
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
20
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
14
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SSE
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.4
S
18
0.2
SSE
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.4
W
4
0.1
NW
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
97
42
42
37
78
34
68
97
87
99
14
68
12
3
3
7
5
4
2
21
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
4
0.8
W
4
0.7
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
6
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.7
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.3
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
5
1.9
WNW
6
Energy kJ
11
25
22
12
12
12
8
5
14
10
4
6
6
3
16
48
309
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
174
60
0
174
26
0
30
26
0
333
26
0
333
26
0
174
0
0
26
60
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
4
7
5
6
6
5
5
6
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
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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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