Santa Barbara Surf Report & Forecast
Thursday October 15th, 2026
First Light: 6:08 AM · Full Darkness: 7:20 PM
NOAA Tide Prediction for Santa Barbara
NOAA Buoy Observations
| Station Name | Time | Wave Height | Dominant Period | Direction | Water Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Papa (46006) | 10/15 5:20pm | 10.8 ft | 8 sec | 221° | 66.6 °F |
| West California (46059) | 10/15 5:20pm | 4.6 ft | 15 sec | 176° | 65.8 °F |
| Point Reyes (46214) | 10/15 5:26pm | 5.2 ft | 13 sec | 266° | 61.3 °F |
| Monterey (46042) | 10/15 5:20pm | 5.2 ft | 13 sec | 292° | -- |
| Point Sur (46239) | 10/15 5:00pm | 5.6 ft | 13 sec | 292° | 67.3 °F |
| Cape San Martin (46028) | 10/15 5:20pm | 4.6 ft | 14 sec | 225° | 63.1 °F |
| Santa Maria (46011) | 10/15 5:20pm | 4.6 ft | 13 sec | 288° | 68.5 °F |
| Santa Lucia (46259) | 10/15 5:26pm | 4.9 ft | 14 sec | 257° | 69.1 °F |
| Harvest Buoy (46218) | 10/15 5:26pm | 4.6 ft | 14 sec | 282° | 67.8 °F |
| West Santa Barbara (46054) | 10/15 5:20pm | 3.9 ft | 15 sec | 274° | -- |
| East Santa Barbara (46053) | 10/15 5:20pm | 2.3 ft | 14 sec | 238° | -- |
| S. Santa Rosa Island (46069) | 10/15 5:20pm | 5.2 ft | 15 sec | 275° | 71.4 °F |
| San Nicolas Island (46219) | 10/15 5:26pm | 5.6 ft | 14 sec | 251° | 70.3 °F |
| Santa Monica Basin (46025) | 10/15 5:20pm | 3 ft | 15 sec | 217° | 72.3 °F |
| San Pedro (46222) | 10/15 5:26pm | 3 ft | 15 sec | 187° | 73.2 °F |
| Tanner Bank (46047) | 10/15 4:50pm | 4.9 ft | 15 sec | 230° | 69.3 °F |
Southern California Swell Model
NOAA Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast Surf Zone Forecast
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard
109 PM PDT Thu Oct 15 2026
CAZ349-350-161300-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
109 PM PDT Thu Oct 15 2026
.THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*.............Low.
Surf Height...................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential........None expected.
Water Temperature.............Around 71 degrees.
Astronomical Tides............High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 01:47 PM PDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:35 PM PDT.
Remarks.......................None.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*.............Low.
Surf Height...................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential........None expected.
Astronomical Tides............High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM PDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:53 PM PDT.
Remarks.......................None.
&&
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:202610161000;;156884 FZUS56 KLOX 152008 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 108 PM PDT Thu Oct 15 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ650-161000- East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island- 108 PM PDT Thu Oct 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... .TONIGHT...Western portion, NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Eastern portion, NE wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds. .FRI...Eastern Portion, NE wind 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt. Western Portion, NE to E wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 5 seconds. .FRI NIGHT...Eastern Portion, NE wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt becoming 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Western Portion, NE wind 10 to 15 kt becoming E 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 5 seconds. .SAT...Eastern Portion, NE wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Western portion, E wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 5 seconds. .SAT NIGHT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt in the evening, becoming light. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 17 seconds. .SUN...Light winds, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 13 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds. .SUN NIGHT...W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .MON...Western Portion, NW wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Eastern Portion, light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 6 seconds, W 3 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds. .MON NIGHT...Western portion, NW wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Eastern portion W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 7 seconds, W 2 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds. .TUE...Western portion, NW wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Eastern portion, W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. .TUE NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and NW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of showers. $$Source: NOAA
Waters Forecast from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island and Westward 60 NM (PZ 673)
Expires:202610161000;;156882 FZUS56 KLOX 152008 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 108 PM PDT Thu Oct 15 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ673-161000- Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands- 108 PM PDT Thu Oct 15 2026 .TONIGHT...NW wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds, NW 3 ft at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. .FRI...N wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds, NW 3 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. .FRI NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds, NW 3 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. .SAT...NE wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds, NW 3 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. .SAT NIGHT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. .SUN...NW wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 8 seconds, NW 6 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. .SUN NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 8 seconds, NW 7 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. .MON...NW wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 7 seconds, NW 7 ft at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. .MON NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds, NW 7 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. .TUE...NW wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 6 seconds, NW 8 ft at 15 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of showers. .TUE NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 6 seconds, NW 10 ft at 14 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. $$Source: NOAA
Outer Waters Forecast from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM Offshore (PZ 676)
Expires:202610161000;;156883 FZUS56 KLOX 152008 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 108 PM PDT Thu Oct 15 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ676-161000- Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands- 108 PM PDT Thu Oct 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... .TONIGHT...NW to N wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds, NW 2 ft at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. .FRI...NE wind 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft at 6 seconds, NW 2 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .FRI NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 5 seconds, NW 2 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. .SAT...NE wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 5 seconds, NW 2 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. .SAT NIGHT...W wind 5 to 10 kt in the evening, becoming light. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds, NW 3 ft at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. .SUN...Light winds, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds. .SUN NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 6 seconds, NW 5 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. .MON...NW wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 7 seconds, NW 6 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. .MON NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds, NW 5 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. .TUE...NW wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds, NW 4 ft at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. A slight chance of showers. .TUE NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 6 seconds, NW 6 ft at 15 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. $$Source: NOAA
Inner Waters Forecast from Pt. Mugu to San Mateo Pt. (PZ 655)
Expires:202610161000;;156885 FZUS56 KLOX 152008 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 108 PM PDT Thu Oct 15 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ655-161000- Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands- 108 PM PDT Thu Oct 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... .TONIGHT...From Point Mugu to Santa Monica, N wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt becoming NE 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt after midnight. Otherwise, NW wind 10 to 15 kt becoming NE 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .FRI...From Point Mugu to Santa Monica, NE wind 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt. Otherwise, NE wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 4 ft at 5 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .FRI NIGHT...From Point Mugu to Santa Monica, NE wind 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Otherwise, NE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 5 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .SAT...From Point Mugu to Santa Monica, NE wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Otherwise, NE wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 5 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds. .SAT NIGHT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt in the evening, becoming light. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 16 seconds. .SUN...NE wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 14 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. .SUN NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .MON...Light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds. .MON NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 6 seconds, W 2 ft at 11 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. .TUE...NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds, W 2 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .TUE NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of showers. $$ RAT www.weather.gov/losangelesSource: NOAA
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