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Santa Barbara Surf

Detailed Santa Barbara surf forecast maps and the latest eyeball surf report from local surfers in the region. Near-shore swell is shown on the map together with the surf forecast rating for spots in Santa Barbara. Find the best places to surf in offshore conditions by selecting the wind option on the forecast map. Windsurfers and kite surfers can also use this option to find more favorable cross-shore conditions in Santa Barbara. Our local Wavefinder indicates where some of the best conditions are likely to be found in Santa Barbara over the next 7 days. Surf photos from Santa Barbara and reviews of the best spots and surfing conditions have been provided by local surfers.

Santa Barbara Surf Forecast

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Santa Barbara Surf Forecast map for predicting the best wave and wind conditions across the region. For surfers, the map shows the most powerful swell tracking across near-shore open water and not the peak waves experienced by boats out at sea. Move your mouse over the ocean swell symbols or the surf breaks on the coastline to see a more detailed surf forecast including wave period and wind conditions. The forecast updates every 6 hours and most live weather reports update every hour. You can animate the Santa Barbara Surf map or show live wind and wave conditions as reported from wavebuoys and local weather stations. Surf breaks shown along the Santa Barbara coastline are also listed below.

Santa Barbara Photos

Santa Barbara Wavefinder

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Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.5

W
0.6

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.6

S
0.6

W
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.3

SW
0.5

W
0.2

WSW
0.3

S
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.2

WSW
0.5

S
1.6

WNW
1.7

WNW
0.9

WNW
0.4

S
1.8

WNW
Period(s) (?)1313613131451313175161616161515666136
Energy(?)1471113016878254316287781848110106235241413593156792338
Wind
(km/h)
5
10
15
20
10
25
5
10
10
5
10
15
10
10
20
5
15
25
15
10
25
15
Wind State(?)glasscrossonoffcrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
oncross-
off
ononoffcrosscross-
on
offcross-
off
crossoffoncross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

6:23AM
0.88
5:30PM
1.81

7:57AM
0.94
6:26PM
1.91

9:04AM
1.40
7:21PM
2.00

9:47AM
1.09

8:13PM
2.06
10:40AM
1.52

9:07PM
2.39
11:11AM
1.57

9:58PM
2.35
11:54AM
1.60

10:31PM
1.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:15AM
0.56
10:26AM
0.66

1:17AM
-0.05
11:34AM
0.75

2:12AM
-0.23
12:53PM
1.16

3:01AM
-0.36
1:45PM
0.77

3:46AM
-0.43

2:49PM
1.09
4:31AM
-0.05

3:45PM
1.07

5:17AM
0.01
4:35PM
1.03

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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
22222514211820232320222421242024282324282923
Low °C
20192412181719202216202417221921242121252919
Chill °C (?)
22222512211720232320222421242024282324282923
Sunrise
-6:00--6:01--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:03--
Sunset
--8:07--8:12--8:07--8:07--8:12--8:12--8:06-
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.8

W
0.6

W
0.5

W
0.6

SSW
0.5

W
0.6

S
0.6

W
0.4

W
0.4

WNW
0.3

S
0.5

W
0.4

S
0.3

S
0.5

W
0.4

SSW
0.6

S
0.6

W
0.6

SSW
0.4

S
0.9

WNW
0.4

S
0.4

S
Period (s)566136145561251216516156141361313
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.5

S
0.3

SSE
0.4

SSW
0.3

SSE
0.5

S
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.3

SW
0.4

S
0.2

WSW
0.3

S
0.4

SSW
0.4

SW
0.2

WSW
0.5

S
0.2

S
0.2

WSW
0.5

S
0.1

SW
0.1

SW
Period (s)131314101391413131712161216151515913132120
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.9

WNW
0.7

WNW
0.7

W
1.2

NW

-
1.0

WNW

-

-
0.5

W
0.9

WNW
0.4

WNW
0.7

W
1.1

WNW

-
1.0

WNW
1.1

WNW

-
1.6

WNW
1.7

WNW

-
1.6

WNW
1.8

WNW
Period (s)5645-7--35455-56-66-66



Santa Barbara Surf Breaks

beach and reef
point
beach and reef
beach
reef and point
point
point
reef and point
point
beach and reef
reef
beach
beach and reef
beach
reef
point
sandbar
reef
point
beach and reef
beach
beach and reef
beach and point
beach and reef
beach and reef
beach/breakwater
beach
beach
reef
beach and reef
beach
beach and reef
reef
beach and reef
beach and reef
reef

Santa Barbara is a south facing coastline and is best surfed in the winter and the fall. SW and W swells work best but large parts are blocked by 4 channel islands that sit just off the coast. Fantastic area to explore with plenty of facilities and parking at most of the popular breaks. The whole of the area can get very crowded and locals tend to like to keep thing to themselves so respect local etiquette. There are a mixture of sand and reef breaks. Early morning sessions are always scored best.

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