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Tajiguas Surf Forecast
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Tajiguas surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 15 Jul 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tajiguas this week:
The surf forecast for Tajiguas over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tajiguas in the next 12 days are 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 17th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tajiguas over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 187 | 178 | 224 | 311 | 234 | 237 | 259 | 226 | 154 | 189 | 149 | 98 | 98 | 117 | 108 | 99 | 91 | 46 | 91 | 63 | 76 | 80 | 101 | 88 | 147 | 119 | 144 | 247 | 103 | 78 | 170 | 80 | 78 | 158 | 347 | 278 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:23PM 1.72 | 1:31AM 1.64 | 3:03PM 1.81 | 2:47AM 1.43 | 3:48PM 1.92 | 4:33AM 1.28 | 4:39PM 2.02 | 6:31AM 1.25 | 5:34PM 2.12 | 8:03AM 1.32 | 6:31PM 2.22 | 9:05AM 1.40 | 7:26PM 2.30 | 9:53AM 1.47 | 8:18PM 2.37 | 10:34AM 1.53 | 9:08PM 2.39 | 11:11AM 1.57 | 9:54PM 2.36 | 11:48AM 1.61 | 10:38PM 2.26 | 12:23PM 1.64 | 11:21PM 2.11 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:01PM 1.04 | 8:08AM 0.57 | 9:26PM 0.94 | 8:47AM 0.74 | 10:55PM 0.77 | 9:33AM 0.91 | 12:15AM 0.56 | 10:33AM 1.05 | 1:20AM 0.35 | 11:44AM 1.14 | 2:16AM 0.16 | 12:54PM 1.16 | 3:05AM 0.04 | 1:56PM 1.14 | 3:50AM -0.04 | 2:51PM 1.10 | 4:33AM -0.04 | 3:41PM 1.05 | 5:12AM 0.00 | 4:30PM 1.02 | 5:49AM 0.10 | 5:19PM 1.00 | ||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 19 | 26 | 28 | 19 | 26 | 29 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 17 | 24 | 26 | 16 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 25 | 27 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for CAL - Santa Barbara
The wind is still cross-off at Tajiguas (light winds from the NE at East Santa Barbara Buoy 36 km from Tajiguas). 0.5m 12s groundswell from the WSW with a 0.5m 12s groundswell from the WSW and a 0.3m 10s swell from the SW as well as a 0.2m 15s groundswell from the SSW. Swells combining to make to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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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