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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
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 14 Nov 2025 PST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tarpits this week:
The surf forecast for Tarpits over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 14) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tarpits in the next 12 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 14th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 14th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 14th Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tarpits over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 129mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 377 | 725 | 395 | 144 | 232 | 69 | 68 | 44 | 55 | 30 | 68 | 640 | 365 | 217 | 87 | 32 | 21 | 40 | 26 | 45 | 239 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | glass | cross | cross | glass | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | glass | glass | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:53PM 1.59 | 6:26AM 1.98 | 6:50PM 1.57 | 6:49AM 2.05 | 7:40PM 1.56 | 7:11AM 2.10 | 8:25PM 1.55 | 7:34AM 2.14 | 9:08PM 1.54 | 8:00AM 2.17 | 9:50PM 1.52 | 8:27AM 2.17 | 10:34PM 1.48 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:17PM 0.85 | 11:51PM 0.68 | 12:59PM 0.67 | 12:23AM 0.79 | 1:36PM 0.52 | 12:52AM 0.89 | 2:09PM 0.39 | 1:20AM 0.98 | 2:42PM 0.30 | 1:47AM 1.06 | 3:15PM 0.25 | 2:14AM 1.12 | 3:51PM 0.23 | 2:41AM 1.18 | |||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:51 | - | - | 4:51 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 15 | 16 | 38 | 46 | 8 | - | - | - | 6 | 29 | 5 | 9 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 |
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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 12 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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