Santa Barbara Surf Report & Forecast
Tuesday October 6th, 2026
First Light: 6:01 AM · Full Darkness: 7:31 PM
NOAA Tide Prediction for Santa Barbara
NOAA Buoy Observations
| Station Name | Time | Wave Height | Dominant Period | Direction | Water Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Papa (46006) | 10/06 1:50pm | 5.9 ft | 11 sec | 298° | 67.3 °F |
| West California (46059) | 10/06 1:50pm | 7.2 ft | 8 sec | 26° | 65.7 °F |
| Point Reyes (46214) | 10/06 1:56pm | 5.2 ft | 11 sec | 291° | 61.7 °F |
| Monterey (46042) | 10/06 1:50pm | 5.2 ft | 11 sec | 282° | 62.2 °F |
| Point Sur (46239) | 10/06 1:30pm | 5.6 ft | 11 sec | 295° | 64.2 °F |
| Cape San Martin (46028) | 10/06 1:50pm | 4.9 ft | 11 sec | 287° | 64.8 °F |
| Santa Maria (46011) | 10/06 1:50pm | 3.6 ft | 12 sec | 294° | 70.7 °F |
| Santa Lucia (46259) | 10/06 1:56pm | 5.2 ft | 11 sec | 178° | 68.2 °F |
| Harvest Buoy (46218) | 10/06 1:56pm | 4.9 ft | 13 sec | 264° | 70.7 °F |
| West Santa Barbara (46054) | 10/06 1:50pm | 4.9 ft | 11 sec | 294° | 72 °F |
| East Santa Barbara (46053) | 10/05 9:50pm | 3 ft | 5 sec | 261° | -- |
| S. Santa Rosa Island (46069) | 10/06 1:50pm | 5.2 ft | 12 sec | 166° | 72 °F |
| San Nicolas Island (46219) | 10/06 1:56pm | 5.9 ft | 12 sec | 165° | 70.9 °F |
| Santa Monica Basin (46025) | 10/06 1:50pm | 4.6 ft | 11 sec | 154° | 73.6 °F |
| San Pedro (46222) | 10/06 1:56pm | 3.6 ft | 12 sec | 161° | 75.2 °F |
| Tanner Bank (46047) | 10/06 1:50pm | 5.9 ft | 10 sec | 151° | 70.7 °F |
Southern California Swell Model
NOAA Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast Surf Zone Forecast
Expires:202610071000;;644854
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard
115 PM PDT Tue Oct 6 2026
CAZ349-350-071000-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
115 PM PDT Tue Oct 6 2026
.THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*.............Low.
Surf Height...................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential........None expected.
Water Temperature.............Missing.
Astronomical Tides............Low -0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:01 AM PDT.
High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM PDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM PDT.
High 5.4 feet (MLLW) 09:09 PM PDT.
Remarks.......................Mixed south swell and west swell.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*.............Low.
Surf Height...................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential........None expected.
Astronomical Tides............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:35 AM PDT.
High 5.4 feet (MLLW) 09:52 AM PDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM PDT.
High 5.2 feet (MLLW) 09:58 PM PDT.
Remarks.......................South swell.
&&
Rip Current Risks:
* Low Risk - Life threatening rip currents are unlikely but still could occur.
* Moderate Risk - Life threatening rip currents are possible.
* High Risk - Life threatening rip currents are likely.
$$
Source: NOAA
East Santa Barbara Channel Coastal Waters Forecast (PZ 650)
Expires:202610071000;;645398 FZUS56 KLOX 062039 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 139 PM PDT Tue Oct 6 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ650-071000- East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island- 139 PM PDT Tue Oct 6 2026 .TONIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt becoming 5 to 10 kt late. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 12 seconds. .WED...W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 11 seconds. .WED NIGHT...W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 12 seconds. .THU...Light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 12 seconds. .THU NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 12 seconds. .FRI...NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 12 seconds. .FRI NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming 15 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 13 seconds. .SAT...W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and SW 2 ft at 13 seconds. .SAT NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW 15 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. .SUN...NW wind 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 20 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds. A slight chance of showers. .SUN NIGHT...W wind 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW 15 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. $$Source: NOAA
Waters Forecast from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island and Westward 60 NM (PZ 673)
Expires:202610071000;;645396 FZUS56 KLOX 062039 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 139 PM PDT Tue Oct 6 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ673-071000- Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands- 139 PM PDT Tue Oct 6 2026 .TONIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 8 seconds and S 4 ft at 12 seconds. Patchy dense fog after midnight with vsby 1 NM or less. .WED...NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 9 seconds and S 4 ft at 11 seconds. Patchy dense fog in the morning with vsby 1 NM or less. .WED NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 8 seconds, NW 3 ft at 11 seconds and S 4 ft at 12 seconds. .THU...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 9 seconds and S 4 ft at 12 seconds. Patchy dense fog in the morning with vsby 1 NM or less. .THU NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 9 seconds and S 4 ft at 13 seconds. Patchy fog. .FRI...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 8 seconds, NW 6 ft at 12 seconds and S 4 ft at 13 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. .FRI NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 8 seconds, NW 5 ft at 12 seconds and S 4 ft at 12 seconds. .SAT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 8 seconds, NW 6 ft at 11 seconds and S 4 ft at 12 seconds. .SAT NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt, becoming 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft, building to 9 to 12 ft. Wave Detail: NW 10 ft at 11 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. .SUN...NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Wave Detail: NW 11 ft at 11 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. .SUN NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt, becoming 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Wave Detail: NW 11 ft at 11 seconds and S 5 ft at 12 seconds. $$Source: NOAA
Outer Waters Forecast from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM Offshore (PZ 676)
Expires:202610071000;;645397 FZUS56 KLOX 062039 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 139 PM PDT Tue Oct 6 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ676-071000- Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands- 139 PM PDT Tue Oct 6 2026 .TONIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 12 seconds. Patchy dense fog after midnight with vsby 1 NM or less. .WED...NW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 8 seconds and S 4 ft at 12 seconds. Patchy dense fog in the morning with vsby 1 NM or less. .WED NIGHT...W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 10 seconds and S 4 ft at 12 seconds. .THU...W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 10 seconds and S 4 ft at 12 seconds. Patchy dense fog in the morning with vsby 1 NM or less. .THU NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 6 seconds, NW 5 ft at 11 seconds and S 4 ft at 12 seconds. Patchy fog. .FRI...NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 9 seconds and S 4 ft at 12 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. .FRI NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds, W 5 ft at 11 seconds and S 4 ft at 12 seconds. .SAT...NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds, NW 5 ft at 12 seconds and S 4 ft at 12 seconds. .SAT NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming 15 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 8 seconds, S 4 ft at 14 seconds and NW 3 ft at 18 seconds. .SUN...NW wind 15 to 25 kt, becoming 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 8 seconds, S 3 ft at 15 seconds and NW 5 ft at 19 seconds. A slight chance of showers. .SUN NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt, becoming 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 8 seconds, S 5 ft at 12 seconds and NW 8 ft at 18 seconds. $$Source: NOAA
Inner Waters Forecast from Pt. Mugu to San Mateo Pt. (PZ 655)
Expires:202610071000;;645399 FZUS56 KLOX 062039 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 139 PM PDT Tue Oct 6 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ655-071000- Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands- 139 PM PDT Tue Oct 6 2026 .TONIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 12 seconds. Patchy dense fog after midnight with vsby 1 NM or less. .WED...Light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 12 seconds. Patchy dense fog in the morning with vsby 1 NM or less. .WED NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 12 seconds. .THU...Light winds, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 12 seconds. .THU NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt in the evening, becoming light. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 6 seconds, W 2 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at 12 seconds. .FRI...Light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 12 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. .FRI NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming 15 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 12 seconds. .SAT...W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 12 seconds. .SAT NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. A slight chance of showers after midnight. .SUN...W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming 15 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. A slight chance of showers. .SUN NIGHT...W wind 15 to 25 kt becoming 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 13 seconds. $$ Lewis www.weather.gov/losangelesSource: NOAA
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