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The Hut - Paradise Cove surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Monday 16 Feb 2026 PST
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The Hut - Paradise Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Hut - Paradise Cove sea temperature is
15.3° C
 (Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Hut - Paradise Cove this week:

The surf forecast for The Hut - Paradise Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s 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 The Hut - Paradise Cove in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Feb 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 19th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 19th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 18th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Hut - Paradise Cove over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 75mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
4
!
0
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
2.3
WNW
3
WSW
3.5
W
4
WNW
3
WNW
2.4
WNW
3.5
W
4
WNW
3
WNW
2
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.7
WNW
1.1
WNW
Period(s) (?)141413118111213139111010101099981113
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)874704530129712002447479527301815188741381652820865281136944439101405
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
30
WSW
20
SSW
30
WSW
45
SW
40
WNW
35
NW
25
NW
10
SE
15
E
30
NNW
15
N
15
NNE
15
NNW
10
E
10
ESE
10
S
10
E
15
SE
20
SSW
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		oncross-
off		offcross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:14PM
1.65
9:19AM
2.15
10:38PM
1.73
9:59AM
2.07
11:03PM
1.81
10:42AM
1.93
11:31PM
1.89
11:30AM
1.76
12:03AM
1.95
12:28PM
1.56
12:40AM
1.99
1:44PM
1.38
1:27AM
2.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:46PM
0.21
3:15AM
0.97
4:14PM
0.26
3:58AM
0.88
4:41PM
0.35
4:44AM
0.80
5:08PM
0.48
5:35AM
0.73
5:36PM
0.64
6:33AM
0.68
6:06PM
0.81
7:41AM
0.64
6:39PM
0.98
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise6:47--6:46--6:45--6:43--6:43--6:41--6:39--
Sunset-5:45--5:46--5:47--5:49--5:49--5:50--5:51-
heavy rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
215415122-251----------3
Temp. °C1212121213121111101010911129121312161514
Feels °C (?)65954334763377681010111111
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Information about the The Hut - Paradise Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Hut - Paradise Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Hut - Paradise Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Hut - Paradise Cove 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 (The Hut - Paradise Cove) 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 The Hut - Paradise Cove 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.

The Hut - Paradise Cove is 21 km (13 miles) from Santa Maria. If you plan a vacation in Santa Barbara, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Maria. Santa Maria has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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