Santa Barbara Surf Report & Forecast
Saturday August 22nd, 2026
First Light: 5:26 AM · Full Darkness: 8:36 PM
NOAA Tide Prediction for Santa Barbara
NOAA Buoy Observations
| Station Name | Time | Wave Height | Dominant Period | Direction | Water Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West California (46059) | 08/22 1:50pm | 4.6 ft | 8 sec | 356° | 66.9 °F |
| Point Reyes (46214) | 08/22 1:56pm | 5.9 ft | 5 sec | 332° | 60.1 °F |
| Monterey (46042) | 08/22 1:50pm | 4.9 ft | 6 sec | 321° | 59.2 °F |
| Point Sur (46239) | 08/22 2:00pm | 5.6 ft | 6 sec | 317° | 61.7 °F |
| Cape San Martin (46028) | 08/22 1:50pm | 7.5 ft | 6 sec | 323° | 59.4 °F |
| Santa Maria (46011) | 08/22 1:50pm | 6.2 ft | 7 sec | 320° | 63 °F |
| Santa Lucia (46259) | 08/22 1:56pm | 6.9 ft | 7 sec | 328° | 64.8 °F |
| Harvest Buoy (46218) | 08/22 1:56pm | 5.9 ft | 7 sec | 313° | 60.4 °F |
| West Santa Barbara (46054) | 08/22 1:50pm | 5.6 ft | 7 sec | 298° | 62.8 °F |
| East Santa Barbara (46053) | 08/22 1:50pm | 3.3 ft | 7 sec | 272° | 70.3 °F |
| S. Santa Rosa Island (46069) | 08/22 1:50pm | 6.2 ft | 7 sec | 309° | 65.5 °F |
| San Nicolas Island (46219) | 08/22 1:56pm | 5.9 ft | 6 sec | 310° | 68.2 °F |
| Santa Monica Basin (46025) | 08/22 1:50pm | 2.6 ft | 15 sec | 175° | 73.4 °F |
| San Pedro (46222) | 08/22 1:56pm | 3 ft | 7 sec | 275° | 75.7 °F |
| Tanner Bank (46047) | 08/22 1:50pm | 4.9 ft | 7 sec | 319° | 69.6 °F |
Southern California Swell Model
NOAA Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast Surf Zone Forecast
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FZUS56 KLOX 222042
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard
142 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026
CAZ349-350-231115-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
142 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026
.THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*.............Low.
Surf Height...................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential........None expected.
Water Temperature.............Around 70 degrees.
Tides.........................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:16 AM PDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM PDT.
Low 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM PDT.
High 5.4 feet (MLLW) 08:23 PM PDT.
Remarks.......................West swell.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*.............Low.
Surf Height...................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential........None expected.
Tides.........................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:49 AM PDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 10:29 AM PDT.
Low 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM PDT.
High 5.6 feet (MLLW) 09:03 PM PDT.
Remarks.......................Northwest 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:202608230930;;187766 FZUS56 KLOX 222108 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 208 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ650-230930- East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island- 208 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026 .TONIGHT...Western Portion, W wind 15 to 20 kt becoming NW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Eastern Portion, W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds. .SUN...NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds. .SUN NIGHT...Western Portion, NW wind 15 to 20 kt becoming 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Eastern Portion, W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds. .MON...Western Portion, NW wind 10 to 15 kt becoming W 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Eastern Portion, W wind 5 to 10 kt becoming 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds. .MON NIGHT...Western Portion, NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Eastern Portion, W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 7 seconds. .TUE...Western Portion, NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Eastern Portion, W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 7 seconds. .TUE NIGHT...Western Portion, NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Eastern Portion, W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds. .WED...Western Portion, NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Eastern Portion, W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .WED NIGHT...Western Portion, NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Eastern Portion, NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. .THU...Western Portion, NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Eastern Portion, NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 13 seconds. .THU NIGHT...Western Portion, NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Eastern Portion, W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 12 seconds. $$Source: NOAA
Waters Forecast from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island and Westward 60 NM (PZ 673)
Expires:202608230930;;187764 FZUS56 KLOX 222108 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 208 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ673-230930- Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands- 208 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... .TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog. .SUN...NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. .SUN NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight. .MON...NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. .MON NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt, becoming 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight. .TUE...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy fog in the afternoon. .TUE NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 13 seconds. .WED...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and S 4 ft at 15 seconds. .WED NIGHT...NW wind 25 to 30 kt, becoming 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 8 seconds and S 5 ft at 14 seconds. .THU...NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 9 seconds and S 4 ft at 13 seconds. .THU NIGHT...NW wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 9 seconds and S 4 ft at 12 seconds. $$Source: NOAA
Outer Waters Forecast from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM Offshore (PZ 676)
Expires:202608230930;;187765 FZUS56 KLOX 222108 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 208 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ676-230930- Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands- 208 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... .TONIGHT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog. .SUN...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. .SUN NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight. .MON...NW wind 15 to 25 kt, becoming 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. .MON NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight. .TUE...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy fog in the afternoon. .TUE NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 13 seconds. .WED...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and S 4 ft at 15 seconds. .WED NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 8 seconds and S 4 ft at 14 seconds. .THU...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 8 seconds and S 4 ft at 13 seconds. .THU NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt, becoming 15 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 11 seconds. $$Source: NOAA
Inner Waters Forecast from Pt. Mugu to San Mateo Pt. (PZ 655)
Expires:202608230930;;187767 FZUS56 KLOX 222108 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 208 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ655-230930- Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands- 208 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026 .TONIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt this evening, becoming light. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight. .SUN...Light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 9 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. .SUN NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight. .MON...NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. .MON NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight. .TUE...NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy fog in the afternoon. .TUE NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 13 seconds. .WED...NE wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. .WED NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds and S 4 ft at 14 seconds. .THU...E wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 12 seconds. .THU NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 11 seconds. $$ Sirard www.weather.gov/losangelesSource: NOAA
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