Tarantulas Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.50° N 120.50° W

Tarantulas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 29 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tarantulas sea temperature is
21.2°C
4.9° 

Tarantulas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tarantulas surf forecast from 29 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 3 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 3 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, NW swell with 2,238 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tarantulas this week:

The surf forecast for Tarantulas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tarantulas in the next 16 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 29th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 3rd Nov)6ft (1.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 3rd Nov)6ft (1.9m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tarantulas over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun night, calm by Mon morning).

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
Wednesday
4
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
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SSW
15
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SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
WNW
20
1.7
WNW
19
1.9
WNW
18
1.9
WNW
17
2
WNW
16
1.9
WNW
16
1.9
WNW
14
2.1
WNW
14
2
WNW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
387
612
620
559
537
515
425
443
892
766
619
636
1035
1940
2138
1994
2058
1721
1447
1735
938
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
SW
0
WSW
5
W
15
NW
10
N
5
SSW
5
WSW
10
NW
25
NNW
30
NW
10
NNE
0
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15
NW
10
NNE
5
WSW
10
NW
15
NW
15
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
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glassy
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cross-off
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cross
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High Tide
11:49AM2.23m
2:49AM1.41m
12:46PM2.12m
4:18AM1.46m
1:57PM1.98m
5:26AM1.55m
3:23PM1.84m
6:13AM1.67m
4:53PM1.75m
6:50AM1.79m
6:12PM1.70m
7:22AM1.91m
7:20PM1.67m
Low Tide
7:37PM0.15m
6:15AM1.27m
8:45PM0.21m
7:42AM1.34m
9:55PM0.28m
9:42AM1.32m
11:00PM0.34m
11:25AM1.18m
11:55PM0.40m
12:38PM0.98m
00:42AM0.49m
1:35PM0.76m
1:22AM0.59m
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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 16 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.

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