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Tajiguas Ranch surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 29 Aug 2025 PDT
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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
19.6° C
 (Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (Aug 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s 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 12 days are 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 29th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 29th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 3rd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tajiguas Ranch over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
S
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.1
WNW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)18171616191817161616151515151516166151514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)130176154139307322334296339283285277229251314325352270313253212
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
10
W
5
NE
10
SW
10
SW
5
ENE
5
S
10
SW
5
NNE
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
NNW
10
WSW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
SSW
10
SW
0
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrossglasscross-
on		cross-
on		glassoncross-
on		glassoncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		oncross-
on		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:55PM
1.76
2:47PM
1.73
4:02PM
1.73
5:19PM
1.79
9:02AM
1.41
6:20PM
1.88
9:08AM
1.46
7:08PM
1.99
9:21AM
1.52
7:52PM
2.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:00PM
0.79
11:36PM
0.72
12:44AM
0.61
1:30AM
0.49
12:08PM
1.33
2:06AM
0.37
1:04PM
1.25
2:36AM
0.28
1:48PM
1.14
3:05AM
0.22
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Sunrise6:31--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35--
Sunset-7:30--7:29--7:28--7:27--7:24--7:23--7:22-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C283023303127313127313227343426353426272923
Feels °C (?)272921283026303026303125323223343223272924
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for CAL - Santa Barbara

  1. weather stationWind Update Wind reports 23 km away suggest it is still onshore at Tajiguas Ranch (light winds from the SW at Santa Barbara Airport). 0.7m 5s windswell from the W with a 0.4m 7s swell from the SW and a 0.2m 14s groundswell from the SSW as well as a 0.2m 16s long period groundswell from the SW. 4 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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15 km/h
SW
0.0
19.6
Air / Water (°C)
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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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