Tajiguas Ranch Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.46° N 120.10° W

Issued: 4 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tajiguas Ranch sea temperature is
15.2° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Tajiguas Ranch surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, S swell with 900 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tajiguas Ranch this week:

The surf forecast for Tajiguas Ranch over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tajiguas Ranch in the next 16 days are 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 9th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 9th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 9th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
19
1
S
19
0.8
S
18
0.8
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.8
S
16
0.7
S
16
0.9
WNW
10
0.6
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.4
SW
24
0.7
S
14
0.6
SW
21
0.6
SSW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
900
685
395
377
257
317
240
180
153
268
195
128
173
129
127
163
157
155
203
365
302
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
NW
5
N
10
SSW
10
SW
10
ESE
15
SE
10
SSE
10
E
10
S
10
SW
5
N
10
SSW
15
W
5
N
10
SW
15
WSW
5
ENE
10
S
10
WSW
5
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
5:52PM1.89m
6:24AM1.35m
6:26PM2.05m
7:43AM1.37m
7:05PM2.21m
8:51AM1.42m
7:48PM2.35m
9:52AM1.46m
8:34PM2.46m
10:48AM1.50m
9:23PM2.52m
11:42AM1.52m
10:13PM2.50m
Low Tide
10:54AM0.76m
00:47AM0.77m
11:38AM0.86m
1:38AM0.50m
12:25PM0.94m
2:27AM0.25m
1:15PM1.01m
3:16AM0.04m
2:05PM1.06m
4:06AM-0.10m
2:57PM1.09m
4:56AM-0.16m
3:51PM1.11m
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>
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:10
8:12
8:12
8:13
8:13
8:13
8:14
 mm
Temp °C
26
27
19
26
26
21
23
25
19
25
25
21
26
27
24
26
27
20
24
25
20
Feels °C
25
25
17
25
25
21
22
25
20
25
24
21
25
25
21
24
25
19
23
24
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
19
1
S
19
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
13
Energy kJ
900
685
194
259
230
279
218
180
104
268
195
128
173
126
86
163
157
155
203
187
128
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.8
S
18
0.8
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.8
S
16
0.7
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
WNW
10
0.6
SW
21
0.6
SSW
21
Energy kJ
68
44
395
377
257
317
240
157
153
80
80
78
77
129
127
100
48
48
19
365
302
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
16
0.2
SSE
12
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.2
S
20
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
S
18
0.4
S
18
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
SW
24
0.4
SW
23
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
W
10
Energy kJ
10
14
273
344
226
166
162
121
118
30
120
99
98
46
66
37
20
141
140
19
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
6
1.6
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
9
0.6
W
4
0.8
W
4
0.3
WNW
4
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
10
0.3
WNW
10
Energy kJ
66
159
29
9
21
2
6
49
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
172
7
0
31
100
10
21
52
0
202
24
0
172
58
0
172
24
0
22
24
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
1
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
4
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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Information about the Tajiguas Ranch Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tajiguas Ranch provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tajiguas Ranch can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tajiguas Ranch 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 Ranch) 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 Ranch 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.

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