
Surf Forecasts:
The Hut - Paradise Cove surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 824 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Hut - Paradise Cove this week:
The surf forecast for The Hut - Paradise Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Hut - Paradise Cove in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 18s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Hut - Paradise Cove over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | NW 8 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
531 | 457 | 682 | 623 | 694 | 487 | 679 | 671 | 734 | 610 | 502 | 443 | 414 | 323 | 422 | 378 | 408 | 408 | 408 | 339 | 500 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:23AM1.46m | 8:30PM2.10m | 10:51AM1.49m | 9:08PM2.15m | 11:18AM1.52m | 9:45PM2.17m | 11:45AM1.55m | 10:21PM2.15m | 12:12PM1.59m | 10:57PM2.08m | 12:39PM1.64m | 11:34PM1.97m | 1:05PM1.70m | 00:14AM1.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:15PM1.24m | 4:03AM0.25m | 2:56PM1.20m | 4:35AM0.21m | 3:36PM1.16m | 5:06AM0.21m | 4:15PM1.12m | 5:36AM0.23m | 4:56PM1.09m | 6:04AM0.30m | 5:40PM1.06m | 6:30AM0.40m | 6:29PM1.02m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
531 | 457 | 345 | 623 | 694 | 392 | 679 | 671 | 402 | 220 | 285 | 443 | 277 | 323 | 422 | 217 | 157 | 202 | 202 | 245 | 500 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 9 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SSW 11 | SSE 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
45 | 16 | 442 | 34 | 37 | 487 | 11 | 30 | 617 | 610 | 502 | 436 | 414 | 218 | 394 | 378 | 408 | 408 | 408 | 339 | 241 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 12 | SW 9 | — | SW 11 | S 18 | SW 9 | — | S 14 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 15 | — | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
27 | 13 | 23 | 17 | 2 | 22 | 3 | — | 5 | 162 | 3 | — | 203 | 171 | — | — | 34 | — | 15 | 15 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
177 | 387 | 682 | 203 | 397 | — | 256 | 616 | 734 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 61 | 72 | 24 | 95 | 72 | 24 | 235 | 72 | 24 | 235 | 125 | 0 | 57 | 95 | 2 | 57 | 95 | 21 | 125 | 95 | 21 |
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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 16 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.










