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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 Tuesday 21 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
16.5° C
(Which is 2.8°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 Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tarpits in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tarpits over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tue 28 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 6 | SSW 18 | W 6 | WNW 6 | S 16 | S 16 | W 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 15 | W 14 | W 16 | W 13 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | SE 5 | SSW 9 | |
31 | 103 | 253 | 126 | 131 | 127 | 74 | 70 | 67 | 148 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 43 | 31 | 33 | 65 | 33 | 30 | 53 | 1051 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:10AM2.12m | 4:51PM1.47m | 2:27AM1.98m | 5:59PM1.57m | 3:58AM1.86m | 6:43PM1.69m | 5:24AM1.81m | 7:16PM1.81m | 6:36AM1.78m | 7:46PM1.91m | 7:36AM1.75m | 8:11PM2.00m | 8:27AM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:13AM0.26m | 8:10PM1.36m | 10:28AM0.31m | 10:17PM1.33m | 11:33AM0.35m | 11:53PM1.19m | 12:26PM0.40m | 00:59AM0.99m | 1:09PM0.47m | 1:50AM0.80m | 1:44PM0.56m | 2:32AM0.63m | 2:16PM0.67m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — |
 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:38 |
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Temp °C | 14 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 |
13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 8 | SSW 18 | W 6 | W 6 | S 16 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 14 | W 5 | W 5 | W 15 | W 14 | W 16 | W 13 | W 5 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | SSW 8 |
 kJ | 31 | 90 | 103 | 94 | 38 | 127 | 74 | 54 | 67 | 45 | 21 | 38 | 37 | 43 | 31 | 14 | 65 | 33 | 30 | 13 | 394 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | S 13 | SSW 16 | S 16 | W 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | W 14 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 6 | S 12 | S 16 |
| kJ | 29 | 103 | 31 | 86 | 131 | 34 | 71 | 70 | 14 | 59 | 34 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 33 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | W 13 | W 14 | SSW 11 | W 18 | W 14 | WNW 13 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 15 | W 16 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 18 | S 11 | SW 13 | W 12 |
| kJ | 24 | 32 | 13 | 37 | 12 | 7 | 32 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 25 | 14 | 30 | 10 | 7 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 | — | W 7 | — | — | W 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WNW 3 | — | WSW 5 | — | SE 5 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 44 | 253 | 126 | — | 36 | — | — | 33 | 148 | 38 | 18 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 53 | 1051 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 285 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 112 | 362 | 0 | 244 | 362 | 0 | 4 | 285 | 0 | 215 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
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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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