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Tajiguas Ranch Surf Forecast
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Tajiguas Ranch surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 25 May 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tajiguas Ranch this week:
The surf forecast for Tajiguas Ranch over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 25) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tajiguas Ranch in the next 12 days are 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 26) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 25th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 26th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 26th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tajiguas Ranch over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 238 | 145 | 280 | 344 | 205 | 208 | 184 | 166 | 169 | 187 | 118 | 137 | 189 | 262 | 281 | 197 | 202 | 151 | 246 | 167 | 186 | 177 | 276 | 294 | 288 | 271 | 226 | 329 | 361 | 308 | 225 | 222 | 222 | 160 | 158 | 92 |
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| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | cross | cross- off | on | on | cross | cross- on | on | glass | glass | on | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:32AM 1.56 | 8:43PM 2.43 | 10:34AM 1.56 | 9:26PM 2.48 | 11:34AM 1.54 | 10:11PM 2.46 | 12:35PM 1.52 | 10:59PM 2.38 | 1:39PM 1.50 | 11:50PM 2.25 | 2:44PM 1.51 | 12:45AM 2.07 | 3:48PM 1.56 | 1:46AM 1.87 | 4:43PM 1.62 | 2:55AM 1.68 | 5:28PM 1.70 | 4:15AM 1.52 | 6:04PM 1.78 | 5:37AM 1.42 | 6:33PM 1.85 | 6:53AM 1.38 | 7:00PM 1.92 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:20PM 0.92 | 4:01AM -0.04 | 3:04PM 1.01 | 4:52AM -0.12 | 3:51PM 1.09 | 5:44AM -0.11 | 4:40PM 1.16 | 6:38AM -0.04 | 5:34PM 1.22 | 7:33AM 0.07 | 6:40PM 1.28 | 8:29AM 0.20 | 8:03PM 1.30 | 9:23AM 0.34 | 9:40PM 1.26 | 10:13AM 0.48 | 11:12PM 1.15 | 10:59AM 0.61 | 12:25AM 0.99 | 11:40AM 0.74 | 1:18AM 0.82 | 12:17PM 0.86 | 2:01AM 0.66 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:08 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 20 | 22 | 15 | 22 | 24 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 30 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 20 | 11 | 19 | 20 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 21 | 24 | 17 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 29 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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.
Tajiguas Ranch is 23 km (14 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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