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Tajiguas Ranch Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Tajiguas Ranch surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tajiguas Ranch surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tajiguas Ranch sea temperature is
14.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s 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 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 1st May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 5th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tajiguas Ranch over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 11 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | NW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 5 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | |
25 | 41 | 79 | 185 | 86 | 73 | 92 | 109 | 210 | 161 | 93 | 100 | 119 | 66 | 99 | 183 | 173 | 114 | 97 | 137 | 119 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | on | |
High Tide | 9:04PM2.08m | 10:07AM1.60m | 9:28PM2.11m | 10:52AM1.55m | 9:53PM2.11m | 11:38AM1.50m | 10:20PM2.09m | 12:28PM1.44m | 10:50PM2.05m | 1:26PM1.38m | 11:22PM1.98m | 2:43PM1.35m | 11:58PM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:49PM0.79m | 3:53AM0.37m | 3:16PM0.90m | 4:29AM0.30m | 3:42PM1.00m | 5:05AM0.27m | 4:08PM1.09m | 5:44AM0.29m | 4:33PM1.17m | 6:26AM0.34m | 4:57PM1.24m | 7:14AM0.40m | 5:17PM1.30m | 8:08AM0.47m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 |
 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | 7:47 |
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Temp °C | 22 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 13 | 19 |
20 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | NW 14 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SSW 15 | WNW 5 | W 5 |
 kJ | 25 | 23 | 79 | 53 | 86 | 73 | 51 | 109 | 210 | 161 | 93 | 100 | 42 | 66 | 86 | 183 | 173 | 114 | 84 | 22 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | SW 15 | NW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | WSW 14 | S 11 | SW 12 | W 5 | SSW 16 | WNW 18 | NW 16 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 23 | 33 | 56 | 33 | 69 | 44 | 92 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 25 | 61 | 66 | 43 | 65 | 59 | 51 | 3 | 137 | 119 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 11 | S 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | S 10 | SW 12 | S 11 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | S 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 26 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 42 | 99 | 34 | 69 | 77 | 2 | 82 | 55 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | NW 5 | — | WNW 9 | W 5 | — | — | — | WNW 7 | W 11 | WNW 3 | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | — |
| kJ | 20 | 41 | — | 185 | 34 | — | 88 | 25 | — | — | — | 21 | 119 | 4 | — | — | 17 | 35 | 97 | 41 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 24 | 58 | 0 | 31 | 24 | 0 | 31 | 377 | 0 | 32 | 23 | 0 | 116 | 654 | 0 | 58 | 889 | 0 | 172 |
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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.
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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