Santa Barbara Surf Report & Forecast
Sunday August 16th, 2026
First Light: 5:21 AM · Full Darkness: 8:44 PM
NOAA Tide Prediction for Santa Barbara
NOAA Buoy Observations
| Station Name | Time | Wave Height | Dominant Period | Direction | Water Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West California (46059) | 08/16 11:20am | 4.3 ft | 16 sec | 219° | 66.2 °F |
| Point Reyes (46214) | 08/16 11:56am | 5.9 ft | 15 sec | 192° | 58.3 °F |
| Monterey (46042) | 08/16 11:40am | 4.6 ft | 16 sec | 171° | -- |
| Point Sur (46239) | 08/16 12:00pm | 4.6 ft | 15 sec | 190° | 62.8 °F |
| Cape San Martin (46028) | 08/16 11:40am | 4.9 ft | 15 sec | 192° | -- |
| Santa Maria (46011) | 08/16 11:50am | 3.9 ft | 16 sec | 195° | 65.8 °F |
| Santa Lucia (46259) | 08/16 11:26am | 4.9 ft | 15 sec | 192° | 66.4 °F |
| Harvest Buoy (46218) | 08/16 11:56am | 4.6 ft | 15 sec | 189° | 64.6 °F |
| West Santa Barbara (46054) | 08/16 10:50am | 4.3 ft | 16 sec | 196° | 66.9 °F |
| East Santa Barbara (46053) | 08/16 11:50am | 2 ft | 16 sec | 200° | 68.9 °F |
| S. Santa Rosa Island (46069) | 08/16 11:20am | 4.9 ft | 15 sec | 191° | 65.8 °F |
| San Nicolas Island (46219) | 08/16 11:56am | 5.2 ft | 14 sec | 205° | 67.8 °F |
| Santa Monica Basin (46025) | 08/16 11:50am | 3 ft | 14 sec | 201° | 73 °F |
| San Pedro (46222) | 08/16 11:56am | 3.3 ft | 15 sec | 204° | 72.3 °F |
| Tanner Bank (46047) | 08/16 11:20am | 4.9 ft | 15 sec | 215° | 67.1 °F |
Southern California Swell Model
NOAA Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast Surf Zone Forecast
Expires:202608162200;;279287
FZUS56 KLOX 160810
SRFLOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard
110 AM PDT Sun Aug 16 2026
CAZ349-350-162200-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
110 AM PDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*.............Low.
Surf Height...................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential........None expected.
Water Temperature.............67 to 69 degrees.
Tides.........................High 4.9 feet (MLLW) 01:15 AM PDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM PDT.
High 5.1 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM PDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 08:17 PM PDT.
Remarks.......................Mixed south swell and west swell.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*.............Low.
Surf Height...................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential........None expected.
Tides.........................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 02:08 AM PDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM PDT.
High 5.1 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM PDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 09:24 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:202608170430;;295356 FZUS56 KLOX 161550 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 850 AM PDT Sun Aug 16 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ650-170430- East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island- 850 AM PDT Sun Aug 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... .TODAY...W wind 10 to 15 kt this morning becoming 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt this afternoon. Wind strongest western portion. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. .TONIGHT...W wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 5 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. .MON...Western Portion, NW wind 10 to 20 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Eastern Portion, W wind 5 to 10 kt becoming 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 6 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. .MON NIGHT...Western Portion, W wind 15 to 25 kt becoming NW after midnight. Eastern Portion, W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds, W 2 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. .TUE...Western Portion, W wind 15 to 25 kt. Eastern Portion, W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 8 seconds. .TUE NIGHT...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 8 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight. .WED...Western Portion, NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Eastern Portion, Light winds. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 9 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. .WED NIGHT...Western Portion, NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Eastern Portion, W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds. .THU...N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 9 seconds. .THU NIGHT...Western Portion, NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Eastern Portion, W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 9 seconds. $$Source: NOAA
Waters Forecast from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island and Westward 60 NM (PZ 673)
Expires:202608170430;;295354 FZUS56 KLOX 161550 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 850 AM PDT Sun Aug 16 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ673-170430- Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands- 850 AM PDT Sun Aug 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... .TODAY...NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Gusts to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. .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 15 seconds. Patchy fog. .MON...NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy fog. .MON NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy fog. .TUE...NW wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy fog. .TUE NIGHT...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. .WED...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 8 seconds, NW 2 ft at 14 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog. .WED NIGHT...NW wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 9 seconds. .THU...NW wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .THU NIGHT...NW wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. $$Source: NOAA
Outer Waters Forecast from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM Offshore (PZ 676)
Expires:202608170430;;295355 FZUS56 KLOX 161550 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 850 AM PDT Sun Aug 16 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ676-170430- Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands- 850 AM PDT Sun Aug 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... .TODAY...NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Gusts to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. .TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog. .MON...NW wind 15 to 25 kt, becoming 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy fog. .MON NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy fog. .TUE...NW wind 20 to 30 kt, becoming 15 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy fog. .TUE NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 8 seconds. Patchy fog. .WED...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 8 seconds, W 2 ft at 14 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog. .WED NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 8 seconds. .THU...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 10 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .THU NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. $$Source: NOAA
Inner Waters Forecast from Pt. Mugu to San Mateo Pt. (PZ 655)
Expires:202608170430;;295357 FZUS56 KLOX 161550 CWFLOX Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 850 AM PDT Sun Aug 16 2026 Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. PZZ655-170430- Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands- 850 AM PDT Sun Aug 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... .TODAY...W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming 10 to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .TONIGHT...W wind 15 to 25 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 5 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog. .MON...W 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. Patchy fog in the morning. .MON NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 6 seconds, W 3 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight. .TUE...W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy fog. .TUE NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds. Patchy fog. .WED...Light winds, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. .WED NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds. .THU...Light winds, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 9 seconds. .THU NIGHT...W wind 5 to 10 kt in the evening, becoming light. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 9 seconds. $$ Sirard www.weather.gov/losangelesSource: NOAA
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