Santa Barbara Surf Report & Forecast
Tuesday September 1st, 2026
First Light: 5:35 AM · Full Darkness: 8:22 PM
NOAA Tide Prediction for Santa Barbara
NOAA Buoy Observations
| Station Name | Time | Wave Height | Dominant Period | Direction | Water Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West California (46059) | 09/01 8:50pm | 5.9 ft | 11 sec | 124° | 65.5 °F |
| Point Reyes (46214) | 09/01 8:56pm | 3.9 ft | 10 sec | 317° | 60.3 °F |
| Monterey (46042) | 09/01 8:50pm | 3.3 ft | 11 sec | 182° | 61.3 °F |
| Point Sur (46239) | 09/01 9:00pm | 3 ft | 10 sec | 180° | 58.1 °F |
| Cape San Martin (46028) | 09/01 8:50pm | 3.3 ft | 10 sec | 179° | 63 °F |
| Santa Maria (46011) | 09/01 8:50pm | 2.6 ft | 13 sec | 203° | 63.3 °F |
| Santa Lucia (46259) | 09/01 8:26pm | 3.3 ft | 10 sec | 157° | 63.5 °F |
| Harvest Buoy (46218) | 09/01 8:56pm | 4.3 ft | 4 sec | 316° | 64.8 °F |
| West Santa Barbara (46054) | 09/01 8:50pm | 4.6 ft | 5 sec | 314° | 64.4 °F |
| East Santa Barbara (46053) | 09/01 8:50pm | 3.3 ft | 6 sec | 254° | 68.9 °F |
| S. Santa Rosa Island (46069) | 09/01 8:50pm | 5.2 ft | 5 sec | 315° | 67.3 °F |
| San Nicolas Island (46219) | 09/01 8:56pm | 5.2 ft | 6 sec | 327° | 67.1 °F |
| Santa Monica Basin (46025) | 09/01 8:50pm | 3.3 ft | 9 sec | 163° | 70.7 °F |
| San Pedro (46222) | 09/01 8:56pm | 3 ft | 11 sec | 159° | 74.1 °F |
| Tanner Bank (46047) | 09/01 8:50pm | 5.2 ft | 6 sec | 318° | 69.3 °F |
Southern California Swell Model
NOAA Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast Surf Zone Forecast
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FZUS56 KLOX 012123
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard
223 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026
CAZ349-350-021230-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
223 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026
.THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*.............Low.
Surf Height...................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential........None expected.
Water Temperature.............71 to 73 degrees.
Tides.........................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:43 AM PDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM PDT.
High 5.5 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM PDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:01 PM PDT.
Remarks.......................North swell.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*.............Low.
Surf Height...................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential........None expected.
Tides.........................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:31 AM PDT.
Low 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:08 AM PDT.
High 5.5 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM PDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:43 PM PDT.
Remarks.......................Mixed west swell and 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:202609021630;;752829 FZUS56 KLOX 020332 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 832 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ650-021630- East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island- 832 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... .TONIGHT...Western Portion, NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Eastern Portion, W wind 15 to 20 kt becoming 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 6 seconds. .WED...Western Portion, NW wind 15 to 20 kt becoming W 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Eastern Portion, NW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 6 seconds. .WED NIGHT...Western Portion, NW wind 25 to 35 kt. Eastern Portion, W wind 15 to 20 kt becoming NW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 12 seconds. .THU...Western Portion, NW wind 10 to 20 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Eastern Portion, NW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 13 seconds. .THU NIGHT...Western Portion, NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Eastern Portion, W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .FRI...N wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .FRI NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. .SAT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 14 seconds. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. .SAT NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 14 seconds. A slight chance of showers. .SUN...W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of showers. .SUN NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. $$Source: NOAA
Waters Forecast from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island and Westward 60 NM (PZ 673)
Expires:202609021630;;752827 FZUS56 KLOX 020332 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 832 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ673-021630- Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands- 832 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... .TONIGHT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds, S 3 ft at 11 seconds and NW 2 ft at 12 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight. .WED...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds, NW 2 ft at 11 seconds and S 3 ft at 12 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. .WED NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 5 seconds, NW 2 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at 12 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight. .THU...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 12 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. .THU NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt, becoming 15 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 8 seconds and S 4 ft at 14 seconds. .FRI...NW wind 15 to 25 kt, becoming 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 7 seconds, NW 5 ft at 10 seconds and S 4 ft at 14 seconds. .FRI NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 9 seconds and S 5 ft at 14 seconds. .SAT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 9 seconds and S 5 ft at 13 seconds. .SAT NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 7 seconds, NW 5 ft at 10 seconds and S 5 ft at 14 seconds. A slight chance of showers after midnight. .SUN...NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 8 seconds and S 6 ft at 14 seconds. A slight chance of showers. .SUN NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. $$Source: NOAA
Outer Waters Forecast from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM Offshore (PZ 676)
Expires:202609021630;;752828 FZUS56 KLOX 020332 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 832 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ676-021630- Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands- 832 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... .TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 11 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight. .WED...NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 11 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. .WED NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft, building to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 11 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight. .THU...NW wind 20 to 30 kt, becoming 15 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 13 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. .THU NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and S 4 ft at 14 seconds. .FRI...NW wind 15 to 25 kt, becoming 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 8 seconds and S 4 ft at 14 seconds. .FRI NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds and S 5 ft at 14 seconds. .SAT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 5 ft at 13 seconds. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. .SAT NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 8 seconds and S 6 ft at 14 seconds. A slight chance of showers. .SUN...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds and S 6 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of showers. .SUN NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. $$Source: NOAA
Inner Waters Forecast from Pt. Mugu to San Mateo Pt. (PZ 655)
Expires:202609021630;;752830 FZUS56 KLOX 020332 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 832 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ655-021630- Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands- 832 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026 .TONIGHT...W wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 11 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight. .WED...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 11 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. .WED NIGHT...W wind 15 to 25 kt, becoming NW 10 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 11 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight. .THU...NW wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 13 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. .THU NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. .FRI...W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. .FRI NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and S 3 ft at 14 seconds. .SAT...Light winds, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and S 4 ft at 14 seconds. A slight chance of showers. .SAT NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds and S 4 ft at 14 seconds. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. .SUN...NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 6 seconds and S 5 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of showers. .SUN NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. $$ Phillips www.weather.gov/losangelesSource: NOAA
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