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Tajiguas Ranch surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 20 Nov 2025 PST
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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
17.0° C
 (Which is 1.5°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 Thursday (Nov 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tajiguas Ranch in the next 12 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 23) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 20th Nov)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 23rd Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 23rd Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WNW
0.4
NW
1.4
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)14129141412141413161616151515141413131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1633730786676742063352751485982769758147433946537324614711555
Wind
(km/h)
5
SE
10
NNE
10
N
5
NNE
5
NNW
10
N
5
WNW
5
WSW
10
NNW
5
WNW
5
WNW
5
NNE
0
WNW
5
NNW
10
N
5
NW
0
N
10
N
0
NNW
5
W
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
off		glassglassoffglasscross-
on		cross-
off		glasscrossoffglasscross-
off		offglassglassoffglassglassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:44PM
1.45
9:03AM
2.11
11:33PM
1.41
9:34AM
2.07
12:31AM
1.38
10:07AM
2.02
1:40AM
1.37
10:43AM
1.94
3:00AM
1.39
11:23AM
1.85
3:51AM
1.45
12:15PM
1.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:59PM
0.23
2:47AM
1.18
4:37PM
0.25
3:14AM
1.23
5:19PM
0.29
3:39AM
1.28
6:04PM
0.35
4:05AM
1.33
6:51PM
0.40
4:46AM
1.38
7:38PM
0.45
6:24AM
1.42
8:25PM
0.50
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Sunrise6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--
Sunset-4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:51--4:51--4:51-
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
22-------------------
Temp. °C121211161613191814201813201813222016232017
Feels °C (?)11119141511161712181711181710191912201814
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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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