Tajiguas Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.47° N 120.11° W

Issued: 10 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tajiguas sea temperature is
16.4° 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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with 381 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tajiguas in the next 16 days are 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 23rd Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 23rd Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 24th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Mon
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
2
1
1
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
S
19
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
1.7
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
102
196
171
140
351
132
223
344
252
163
163
344
270
258
234
220
189
211
254
300
218
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
SSW
10
W
10
NNW
10
SW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
25
NW
10
NNW
10
SSW
10
W
10
NNW
10
SSW
15
WSW
Wind State
glassy
on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross
off
on
cross
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
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
8:32PM2.12m
10:56AM1.44m
9:08PM2.14m
11:31AM1.44m
Low Tide
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
4:06AM0.23m
2:50PM1.19m
4:42AM0.20m
3:27PM1.19m
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
5:50
5:50
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
8:16
 mm
Temp °C
20
23
25
22
25
27
22
23
26
21
22
25
19
22
24
15
21
23
19
21
22
Feels °C
19
23
24
22
24
25
21
22
24
19
21
23
17
20
19
10
19
21
17
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
4
0.7
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
WNW
7
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
Energy kJ
10
196
84
140
351
105
223
344
252
163
71
344
270
258
234
169
189
211
254
300
218
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
WNW
4
0.5
S
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
S
18
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.4
W
4
0.2
SSE
11
0.4
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
Energy kJ
102
7
171
124
96
132
124
4
11
146
163
2
2
2
2
21
169
94
84
87
86
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
W
11
0.4
NW
8
0.4
SW
19
0.1
SE
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
W
15
0.1
S
10
0.1
NW
13
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
20
Energy kJ
68
97
87
99
14
68
12
12
2
15
94
4
4
4
2
7
2
10
9
9
38
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
4
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.8
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
W
9
0.6
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
5
1.8
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
9
0.2
SSE
2
Energy kJ
11
6
9
9
22
11
4
25
18
86
154
86
78
222
220
173
203
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
30
26
0
333
26
0
30
26
0
171
60
0
0
134
0
174
26
0
167
26
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
8
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
7
5
6
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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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