Tajiguas surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 PDT
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Tajiguas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tajiguas sea temperature is
16.0° C
(Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tajiguas in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 7th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 7th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 12th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
SW
0.9
WNW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1
WNW
1
W
0.7
SSW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.5
W
1.3
W
1
W
1.3
W
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)1414186161699181515161615151510109914
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)919190706665189157276110178206160110158169408306180287101
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
20
NW
10
N
10
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
20
W
5
NNW
10
SE
10
S
0
ESE
10
SSW
10
SW
5
S
5
SW
15
WSW
10
NNW
10
NW
10
W
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
onglassoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:09AM
1.77
2:15AM
1.69
8:15PM 3:50AM
1.45 1.66
7:54PM
1.50
5:14AM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:39AM
0.59
9:58AM
0.62
11:15AM
0.60
10:02PM
1.44
12:10PM
0.55
11:57PM
1.36
12:50PM
0.50
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Sunrise6:39--6:37--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:33--6:31--
Sunset-7:24--7:25--7:27--7:28--7:29--7:29--7:30-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---------3131-242----
Temp. °C232517272917232417171915161713131612171913
Feels °C (?)22231423241420201516171414151212129141611
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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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