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Tarantulas Surf Forecast
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Tarantulas surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tarantulas this week:
The surf forecast for Tarantulas over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tarantulas in the next 12 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 4th May) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 4th May) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tarantulas over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 7 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 453 | 355 | 300 | 269 | 189 | 137 | 332 | 344 | 658 | 486 | 1213 | 2909 | 3998 | 4196 | 5253 | 3443 | 2211 | 1254 | 883 | 739 | 557 | 356 | 356 | 375 | 946 | 1014 | 822 | 617 | 442 | 1285 | 1296 | 2288 | 2968 | 1972 | 1876 | 2103 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross | cross- off | on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:50PM 1.48 | 12:10AM 2.24 | 3:15PM 1.45 | 1:06AM 2.09 | 4:43PM 1.49 | 2:15AM 1.92 | 5:50PM 1.57 | 3:37AM 1.77 | 6:35PM 1.65 | 5:02AM 1.68 | 7:09PM 1.74 | 6:15AM 1.62 | 7:36PM 1.81 | 7:17AM 1.58 | 7:59PM 1.88 | 8:10AM 1.56 | 8:19PM 1.94 | 8:58AM 1.55 | 8:40PM 2.00 | 9:44AM 1.53 | 9:02PM 2.05 | 10:29AM 1.51 | 9:27PM 2.08 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:47PM 1.20 | 7:57AM 0.11 | 6:46PM 1.30 | 9:05AM 0.21 | 8:14PM 1.36 | 10:14AM 0.31 | 10:09PM 1.34 | 11:16AM 0.39 | 11:46PM 1.23 | 12:08PM 0.47 | 12:53AM 1.07 | 12:50PM 0.56 | 1:43AM 0.90 | 1:24PM 0.65 | 2:23AM 0.74 | 1:54PM 0.75 | 2:58AM 0.59 | 2:21PM 0.85 | 3:32AM 0.46 | 2:48PM 0.94 | 4:06AM 0.36 | 3:14PM 1.03 | 4:41AM 0.30 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NW by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Tarantulas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tarantulas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tarantulas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tarantulas 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 (Tarantulas) 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 Tarantulas 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.
Tarantulas is 16 km (10 miles) from Lompoc. If you plan a vacation in Santa Barbara, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lompoc. Lompoc has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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