Tajiguas Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.47° N 120.11° W

Tajiguas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tajiguas sea temperature is
19.6° C
2.8° 

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


Tajiguas surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, S swell with 561 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tajiguas in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 21s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 26th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 1st Aug)4ft (1.2m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
21
0.7
SSW
21
0.6
SSW
21
0.9
SW
19
0.7
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
15
0.7
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
14
0.9
SSE
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
467
404
288
546
384
327
399
559
325
377
358
429
343
206
239
249
215
233
376
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
SW
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
SW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
WSW
15
NW
10
N
5
WSW
10
WNW
5
N
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
ENE
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NNE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
9:39AM1.39m
7:37PM2.03m
10:06AM1.43m
8:17PM2.10m
10:32AM1.46m
8:55PM2.15m
10:58AM1.49m
9:30PM2.17m
11:24AM1.52m
10:05PM2.15m
11:50AM1.56m
10:39PM2.08m
Low Tide
2:40AM0.37m
1:16PM1.23m
3:15AM0.29m
2:01PM1.20m
3:48AM0.23m
2:40PM1.16m
4:20AM0.20m
3:18PM1.11m
4:50AM0.19m
3:55PM1.08m
5:18AM0.22m
4:34PM1.05m
clear
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cloud
part cloud
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>
6:05
6:05
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:09
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8:07
8:07
8:07
8:06
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8:04
8:04
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Temp °C
25
29
32
26
29
32
24
30
32
23
30
30
23
27
28
23
26
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25
Feels °C
24
29
31
24
28
31
21
28
30
20
28
29
21
27
28
23
26
27
25
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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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