Santa Barbara Surf Report & Forecast
Tuesday August 25th, 2026
First Light: 5:29 AM · Full Darkness: 8:32 PM
NOAA Tide Prediction for Santa Barbara
NOAA Buoy Observations
| Station Name | Time | Wave Height | Dominant Period | Direction | Water Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West California (46059) | 08/25 8:50pm | 3.9 ft | 13 sec | 247° | 67.3 °F |
| Point Reyes (46214) | 08/25 8:56pm | 4.9 ft | 5 sec | 345° | 58.5 °F |
| Monterey (46042) | 08/25 8:50pm | 5.2 ft | 5 sec | 329° | 59.5 °F |
| Point Sur (46239) | 08/25 9:00pm | 5.9 ft | 6 sec | 322° | 59.9 °F |
| Cape San Martin (46028) | 08/25 8:50pm | 6.9 ft | 6 sec | 324° | 60.8 °F |
| Santa Maria (46011) | 08/25 8:50pm | 6.2 ft | 6 sec | 314° | 62.6 °F |
| Santa Lucia (46259) | 08/25 8:56pm | 7.5 ft | 6 sec | 324° | 63.1 °F |
| Harvest Buoy (46218) | 08/25 8:56pm | 6.2 ft | 7 sec | 297° | 63.9 °F |
| West Santa Barbara (46054) | 08/25 8:50pm | 5.9 ft | 6 sec | 317° | 67.5 °F |
| East Santa Barbara (46053) | 08/25 8:50pm | 3.9 ft | 6 sec | 278° | 71.1 °F |
| S. Santa Rosa Island (46069) | 08/25 8:50pm | 6.9 ft | 11 sec | 165° | 66 °F |
| San Nicolas Island (46219) | 08/25 8:56pm | 7.2 ft | 12 sec | 157° | 67.6 °F |
| Santa Monica Basin (46025) | 08/25 8:50pm | 3.9 ft | 11 sec | 166° | 72.3 °F |
| San Pedro (46222) | 08/25 8:56pm | 3.6 ft | 13 sec | 169° | 74.3 °F |
| Tanner Bank (46047) | 08/25 8:50pm | 6.9 ft | 12 sec | 153° | 71.6 °F |
Southern California Swell Model
NOAA Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast Surf Zone Forecast
Expires:202608261300;;351002
FZUS56 KLOX 251937
SRFLOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard
1237 PM PDT Tue Aug 25 2026
CAZ349-350-261300-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
1237 PM PDT Tue Aug 25 2026
.THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*.............Low.
Surf Height...................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential........None expected.
Water Temperature.............Around 71 degrees.
Tides.........................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:44 AM PDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM PDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM PDT.
High 5.9 feet (MLLW) 10:13 PM PDT.
Remarks.......................South swell.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*.............Moderate.
Surf Height...................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential........None expected.
Tides.........................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:08 AM PDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM PDT.
Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 04:38 PM PDT.
High 5.8 feet (MLLW) 10:46 PM PDT.
Remarks.......................Mixed south swell and west 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:202608261600;;367747 FZUS56 KLOX 260329 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 829 PM PDT Tue Aug 25 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ650-261600- East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island- 829 PM PDT Tue Aug 25 2026 .TONIGHT...Western Portion, NW wind 15 to 20 kt becoming 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Eastern Portion, NW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming light after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 12 seconds. .WED...Light winds, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 12 seconds. .WED NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 11 seconds. .THU...Light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 11 seconds. .THU NIGHT...Western Portion, NW wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Eastern Portion, W wind 10 to 15 kt in the evening, becoming light. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 11 seconds. .FRI...Western Portion, NW wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Eastern Portion, light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 13 seconds. .FRI NIGHT...Western portion, NW wind 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Eastern portion, W wind 10 to 15 kt in the evening, becoming 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 17 seconds. .SAT...Western Portion, NW wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Eastern Portion, W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 17 seconds. .SAT NIGHT...Western portion, NW wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Eastern portion, W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 17 seconds. .SUN...Western Portion, NW wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Eastern Portion, W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .SUN NIGHT...Western Portion, NW wind 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Eastern Portion, W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 7 seconds. $$Source: NOAA
Waters Forecast from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island and Westward 60 NM (PZ 673)
Expires:202608261600;;367745 FZUS56 KLOX 260329 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 829 PM PDT Tue Aug 25 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ673-261600- Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands- 829 PM PDT Tue Aug 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... .TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Gusts to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and S 4 ft at 12 seconds. Patchy dense fog. Vsby 1 NM or less. .WED...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and S 5 ft at 12 seconds. Patchy dense fog in the morning with vsby 1 NM or less. .WED NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and S 5 ft at 12 seconds. .THU...NW wind 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 8 seconds and S 5 ft at 11 seconds. .THU NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 8 seconds and S 5 ft at 10 seconds. .FRI...NW wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and S 4 ft at 10 seconds. .FRI NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 18 seconds. .SAT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds. .SAT NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds. .SUN...NW wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. .SUN NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. $$Source: NOAA
Outer Waters Forecast from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM Offshore (PZ 676)
Expires:202608261600;;367746 FZUS56 KLOX 260329 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 829 PM PDT Tue Aug 25 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ676-261600- Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands- 829 PM PDT Tue Aug 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... .TONIGHT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and S 4 ft at 13 seconds. Patchy dense fog. Vsby 1 NM or less. .WED...NW wind 15 to 25 kt, becoming 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 5 ft at 12 seconds. Patchy dense fog in the morning with vsby 1 NM or less. .WED NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming W 15 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 8 seconds and S 4 ft at 12 seconds. .THU...NW wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 8 seconds and S 4 ft at 11 seconds. .THU NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 8 seconds and S 4 ft at 10 seconds. .FRI...NW wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 10 seconds. .FRI NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 18 seconds. .SAT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds. .SAT NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. .SUN...NW wind 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. .SUN NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. $$Source: NOAA
Inner Waters Forecast from Pt. Mugu to San Mateo Pt. (PZ 655)
Expires:202608261600;;367748 FZUS56 KLOX 260329 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 829 PM PDT Tue Aug 25 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ655-261600- Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands- 829 PM PDT Tue Aug 25 2026 .TONIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt this evening, becoming light. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 13 seconds. .WED...Light winds, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 7 seconds and S 4 ft at 12 seconds. .WED NIGHT...W wind 5 to 10 kt in the evening, becoming light. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 8 seconds and S 4 ft at 12 seconds. .THU...Light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 7 seconds and S 4 ft at 11 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 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 10 seconds. .FRI...Light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 10 seconds. .FRI NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 18 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 2 ft at 17 seconds. .SAT NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 17 seconds. .SUN...W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. .SUN NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. $$ www.weather.gov/losangelesSource: NOAA
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