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Tarpits Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Tarpits surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 20 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tarpits surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tarpits sea temperature is
16.2° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tarpits this week:
The surf forecast for Tarpits over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tarpits in the next 16 days are 2.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 21st Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tarpits over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Mon 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 30 | 50 | 46 | 48 | 103 | 194 | 97 | 131 | 83 | 140 | 70 | 67 | 78 | 58 | 38 | 66 | 77 | 31 | 33 | 65 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | off | on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:10AM 2.26 | 3:11PM 1.41 | 1:10AM 2.12 | 4:51PM 1.47 | 2:27AM 1.98 | 5:59PM 1.57 | 3:58AM 1.86 | 6:43PM 1.69 | 5:24AM 1.81 | 7:16PM 1.81 | 6:36AM 1.78 | 7:46PM 1.91 | 7:36AM 1.75 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:58AM 0.19 | 6:34PM 1.28 | 9:13AM 0.26 | 8:10PM 1.36 | 10:28AM 0.31 | 10:17PM 1.33 | 11:33AM 0.35 | 11:53PM 1.19 | 12:26PM 0.40 | 12:59AM 0.99 | 1:09PM 0.47 | 1:50AM 0.80 | 1:44PM 0.56 | |||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Mon 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | |
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Information about the Tarpits Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tarpits provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tarpits can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tarpits 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 (Tarpits) 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 Tarpits 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.
Tarpits is 16 km (10 miles) from the city of Santa Ana. If you plan a vacation in Santa Barbara, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Ana. Santa Ana has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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