NOAA Tide Prediction for Santa Barbara
NOAA Buoy Observations
Station NameTimeWave HeightDominant PeriodDirectionWater Temp
Southeast Papa (46006)11/06 7:50am19.4 ft15 sec306°64.4 °F
West California (46059)11/06 7:50am11.2 ft16 sec294°63 °F
Point Reyes (46214)11/06 7:56am11.5 ft14 sec294°64.9 °F
Monterey (46042)11/06 7:50am11.5 ft19 sec311°67.5 °F
Point Sur (46239)10/24 8:00pm6.6 ft10 sec315°68.4 °F
Cape San Martin (46028)11/06 7:50am10.2 ft19 sec288°66.6 °F
Santa Maria (46011)11/06 7:50am7.5 ft13 sec296°68.7 °F
Santa Lucia (46259)11/06 7:56am9.8 ft13 sec314°68.5 °F
Harvest Buoy (46218)11/06 7:56am8.5 ft13 sec303°71.8 °F
West Santa Barbara (46054)11/06 7:50am8.2 ft14 sec293°70.7 °F
East Santa Barbara (46053)11/06 7:20am6.2 ft13 sec271°73.9 °F
S. Santa Rosa Island (46069)11/06 7:50am9.8 ft14 sec296°70.3 °F
San Nicolas Island (46219)11/06 7:56am9.5 ft13 sec302°66 °F
Santa Monica Basin (46025)11/06 7:20am3.3 ft13 sec219°75.4 °F
San Pedro (46222)11/06 7:56am3.3 ft13 sec260°75.2 °F
Tanner Bank (46047)11/06 7:50am9.2 ft14 sec290°66.4 °F
Source: NOAA
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
156 AM PST Fri Nov 6 2026


CAZ349-350-062330-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
156 AM PST Fri Nov 6 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY THROUGH 12 PM TUESDAY...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*.............Low.
Surf Height...................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential........None expected.
Water Temperature.............71 to 73 degrees.
Astronomical Tides............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 12:51 AM PST.
                              High 5.8 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM PST.
                              Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM PST.
                              High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 08:00 PM PST.
Remarks.......................West swell.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*.............Low.
Surf Height...................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential........None expected.
Astronomical Tides............Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 01:21 AM PST.
                              High 6.0 feet (MLLW) 07:41 AM PST.
                              Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM PST.
                              High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 08:47 PM PST.
Remarks.......................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)
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Coastal Waters Forecast for California
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
631 AM PST Fri Nov 6 2026

Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.


PZZ650-070400-
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA
including Santa Cruz Island-
631 AM PST Fri Nov 6 2026

.TODAY...Western portion, light winds, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt this
afternoon. Eastern portion, NE wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt,
becoming NW 5 to 10 kt this afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail:
W 3 ft at 11 seconds. 
.TONIGHT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE after midnight. Seas 2 
to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 14 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, Light 
winds becoming NW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave
Detail: W 4 ft at 14 seconds.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W
3 ft at 15 seconds. 
.SUN...Eastern portion, NE wind 5 to 10 kt with gusts to 15 kt,
becoming NW 10 kt in the afternoon. Western portion, light winds,
becoming NW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave 
Detail: W 3 ft at 14 seconds. 
.SUN NIGHT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt in the evening, becoming light.
Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 16 seconds. 
.MON...Light winds. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at
15 seconds. 
.MON NIGHT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W
5 ft at 14 seconds. 
.TUE...N wind 5 to 10 kt in the morning, becoming light. Seas 3 to
5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 13 seconds. 
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt in the evening, becoming light.
Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 13 seconds. 

$$


Source: NOAA
Waters Forecast from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island and Westward 60 NM (PZ 673)
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Coastal Waters Forecast for California
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
631 AM PST Fri Nov 6 2026

Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.


PZZ673-070400-
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm
including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-
631 AM PST Fri Nov 6 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...N wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. 
Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 8 seconds, S 2 ft at 16 seconds and NW 10 ft
at 17 seconds.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 10 to 20 kt after
midnight. Gusts to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at
7 seconds and NW 10 ft at 16 seconds. 
.SAT...N wind 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt
in the afternoon. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 10 ft at
16 seconds. 
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 6 seconds and NW
10 ft at 15 seconds. 
.SUN...N wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at
6 seconds and NW 9 ft at 14 seconds. 
.SUN NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft, building to 9 to
12 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 6 seconds and NW 11 ft at 15 seconds.
.MON...N wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at
7 seconds and NW 12 ft at 15 seconds. 
.MON NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Wave Detail: N
4 ft at 7 seconds and NW 11 ft at 14 seconds. 
.TUE...N wind 20 to 25 kt, becoming 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: N 6 ft at 7 seconds and NW 9 ft at
13 seconds. 
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW
3 ft at 7 seconds and NW 8 ft at 13 seconds. 

$$


Source: NOAA
Outer Waters Forecast from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM Offshore (PZ 676)
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Coastal Waters Forecast for California
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
631 AM PST Fri Nov 6 2026

Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.


PZZ676-070400-
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM
offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands-
631 AM PST Fri Nov 6 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Gusts to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave
Detail: NW 2 ft at 7 seconds, NW 7 ft at 13 seconds and S 2 ft at
15 seconds. 
.TONIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt, becoming 
5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail:
NW 2 ft at 5 seconds, NW 8 ft at 15 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.
.SAT...N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at
15 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. 
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds, NW 8 
ft at 15 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. 
.SUN...N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at
14 seconds and S 2 ft at 17 seconds. 
.SUN NIGHT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W
8 ft at 16 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds. 
.MON...NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: W 10 ft at 15 seconds. 
.MON NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming 15 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds and W
9 ft at 14 seconds. 
.TUE...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at
6 seconds and W 8 ft at 13 seconds. 
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W
7 ft at 13 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. 

$$


Source: NOAA
Inner Waters Forecast from Pt. Mugu to San Mateo Pt. (PZ 655)
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Coastal Waters Forecast for California
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
631 AM PST Fri Nov 6 2026

Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.


PZZ655-070400-
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa
Catalina and Anacapa Islands-
631 AM PST Fri Nov 6 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...Point Mugu to Santa Monica, N to NE wind 10 to 20 kt with
gusts to 25 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt this afternoon. Otherwise,
light winds, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt this afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds, W 3 ft at 11 seconds and S 2 ft 
at 15 seconds.
.TONIGHT...From Point Mugu to Santa Monica, NW wind 5 to 10 kt,
becoming NE 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt after midnight. 
Otherwise, NW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming NE after midnight. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 3 ft at 
14 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 5 to 10 kt becoming NW in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. 
Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 3 ft at 14 seconds. 
.SAT NIGHT...From Point Mugu to Santa Monica, NW wind 5 to 10 kt, 
becoming NE 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt after midnight. 
Otherwise, NW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming light after midnight. Seas 3
to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 3 ft at 15 
seconds. 
.SUN...From Point Mugu to Santa Monica, NE wind 10 to 15 kt with
gusts to 20 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Otherwise,
light winds, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 
ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 3 ft at 14 seconds. 
.SUN NIGHT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt in the evening, becoming light. 
Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 3 ft at 13 
seconds. 
.MON...Light winds. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at
15 seconds. 
.MON NIGHT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W
4 ft at 14 seconds. 
.TUE...Light winds. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at
13 seconds. 
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W
3 ft at 13 seconds. 

$$

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