NOAA Tide Prediction for Santa Barbara
NOAA Buoy Observations
Station NameTimeWave HeightDominant PeriodDirectionWater Temp
Southeast Papa (46006)11/12 4:20pm26.9 ft12 sec271°62.4 °F
West California (46059)11/14 2:50pm17.1 ft16 sec272°63.3 °F
Point Reyes (46214)11/14 3:26pm20.7 ft18 sec298°66.2 °F
Monterey (46042)11/14 2:50pm28.2 ft17 sec274°68.2 °F
Point Sur (46239)10/24 8:00pm6.6 ft10 sec315°68.4 °F
Cape San Martin (46028)11/14 2:50pm24.6 ft16 sec302°63 °F
Santa Maria (46011)11/14 2:50pm20.3 ft17 sec308°70.5 °F
Santa Lucia (46259)11/07 12:56am13.1 ft17 sec319°68.5 °F
Harvest Buoy (46218)11/14 3:26pm24.3 ft18 sec305°72.7 °F
West Santa Barbara (46054)11/14 2:50pm19.4 ft17 sec307°72.7 °F
East Santa Barbara (46053)11/14 2:50pm11.5 ft15 sec282°74.1 °F
S. Santa Rosa Island (46069)11/14 2:50pm24.9 ft17 sec317°73 °F
San Nicolas Island (46219)11/14 3:26pm27.2 ft18 sec309°67.6 °F
Santa Monica Basin (46025)11/14 2:50pm6.9 ft11 sec254°74.7 °F
San Pedro (46222)11/14 3:26pm8.2 ft20 sec266°74.7 °F
Tanner Bank (46047)11/14 2:50pm24.3 ft19 sec303°67.6 °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
131 PM PST Sat Nov 14 2026


CAZ349-350-151145-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
131 PM PST Sat Nov 14 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY THROUGH 4 AM SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK...

.THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*.............High.
Surf Height...................4 to 7 feet with local sets to 10 ft near Rincon,
                              Becoming 3 to 5 feet Sunday. Highest surf on
                              west and northwest facing beaches.  
Thunderstorm Potential........None expected.
Water Temperature.............Around 74 degrees.
Astronomical Tides............High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 12:09 PM PST.
                              Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:35 PM PST.
Remarks.......................West swell.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*.............High.
Surf Height...................3 to 6 feet with local sets to 8 ft near Rincon.
                              Highest surf on west and northwest facing beaches.
Thunderstorm Potential........None expected.
Astronomical Tides............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 04:39 AM PST.
                              Low 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM PST.
                              High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 01:24 PM PST.
                              Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:30 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
211 PM PST Sat Nov 14 2026

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


PZZ650-151030-
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA
including Santa Cruz Island-
211 PM PST Sat Nov 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 8 to 12 ft, subsiding to 6 to 9 ft.Wave Detail: NW 3
ft at 6 seconds, W 9 ft at 15 seconds and S 2 ft at 17 seconds. 
.SUN...NE wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Seas 6 to
8 ft. Wave Detail: W 8 ft at 16 seconds and S 2 ft at 17 seconds. 
.SUN NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds, W 6 ft
at 15 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. 
.MON...Western Portion, NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Eastern Portion, W
wind 5 to 10 kt becoming 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to
9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 6 seconds, W 6 ft at 14 seconds and S
2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning, then a slight
chance of rain in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...Western Portion, NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Eastern Portion,
NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at
7 seconds and W 7 ft at 17 seconds. A slight chance of rain in the
evening. 
.TUE...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft
at 8 seconds and W 8 ft at 16 seconds. 
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 25 to 35 kt, becoming 20 to 30 kt after 
midnight. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and W 7 
ft at 15 seconds. 
.WED...N wind 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 7 seconds and W 5 ft at
14 seconds. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. 
.WED NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 25 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 6 seconds and W
4 ft at 13 seconds. Rain.
.THU...SW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft.
Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 7 seconds and W 6 ft at 14 seconds. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W
5 ft at 8 seconds and W 7 ft at 15 seconds. Rain likely in the
evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. 

$$


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
211 PM PST Sat Nov 14 2026

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


PZZ673-151030-
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm
including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-
211 PM PST Sat Nov 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Local gusts to 25 kt in the 
evening. Seas 18 to 23 ft, subsiding to 16 to 19 ft. Wave Detail:
NW 3 ft at 4 seconds, S 2 ft at 17 seconds and NW 21 ft at 18 
seconds. 
.SUN...W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft, subsiding to 12 to
14 ft. Wave Detail: NW 16 ft at 16 seconds and S 2 ft at
17 seconds. 
.SUN NIGHT...W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 15 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 10 to 13 ft, building to 12 to 16 ft. Wave Detail:
NW 4 ft at 7 seconds, NW 15 ft at 15 seconds and S 3 ft at
15 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight. 
.MON...NW wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft
at 7 seconds, S 2 ft at 15 seconds and NW 16 ft at 16 seconds. Rain
likely in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. 
.MON NIGHT...NW wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 15 to 18 ft. Wave Detail: NW
4 ft at 7 seconds, S 2 ft at 14 seconds and NW 17 ft at 16 seconds.
A slight chance of rain in the evening, then a chance of rain after
midnight. 
.TUE...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft, subsiding to 13 to
15 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds, S 2 ft at 14 seconds and
NW 16 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning. 
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt, becoming 15 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 11 to 14 ft, subsiding to 10 to 12 ft. Wave Detail:
NW 4 ft at 7 seconds and NW 13 ft at 15 seconds. 
.WED...W wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW 15 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 9 to 11 ft, subsiding to 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: W
2 ft at 6 seconds, NW 10 ft at 14 seconds and S 2 ft at 17 seconds.
A slight chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain in
the afternoon. 
.WED NIGHT...SW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft, building to
11 to 15 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 6 seconds, W 14 ft at
15 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. Rain.
.THU...W wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at
6 seconds and W 16 ft at 16 seconds. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 25 to 30 kt, becoming NW 20 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 13 to 16 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds and
NW 16 ft at 15 seconds. Rain likely in the evening, then a chance
of rain after midnight. 

$$


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
211 PM PST Sat Nov 14 2026

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


PZZ676-151030-
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM
offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands-
211 PM PST Sat Nov 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Local gusts to 25 kt in the 
evening. Seas 13 to 22 ft, becoming 12 to 18 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 
ft at 5 seconds, W 18 ft at 17 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds. 
.SUN...NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft, subsiding to 10 to
14 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 16 seconds and NW 16 ft at
17 seconds. 
.SUN NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Seas 9 to
12 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds, NW 12 ft at 15 seconds
and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. 
.MON...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft
at 6 seconds, S 2 ft at 15 seconds and NW 15 ft at 16 seconds. Rain
likely in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. 
.MON NIGHT...NW wind 30 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft. Wave Detail: NW
9 ft at 7 seconds, S 2 ft at 14 seconds and NW 16 ft at 16 seconds.
A slight chance of rain in the evening, then a chance of rain after
midnight. 
.TUE...NW wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft
at 7 seconds, S 2 ft at 14 seconds and NW 15 ft at 16 seconds. A
slight chance of rain in the morning. 
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 25 to 35 kt, becoming 20 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and
NW 13 ft at 15 seconds. 
.WED...NW wind 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 9 to 12 ft, subsiding to 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail:
NW 3 ft at 6 seconds, NW 11 ft at 14 seconds and S 2 ft at
17 seconds. 
.WED NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming 20 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 6 seconds and W
7 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain
likely after midnight. 
.THU...SW wind 20 to 25 kt, becoming W 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 9 to 12 ft, building to 10 to 14 ft. Wave Detail: W
5 ft at 7 seconds and W 12 ft at 15 seconds. Rain likely. 
.THU NIGHT...W wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Wave Detail: NW
4 ft at 8 seconds and W 13 ft at 16 seconds. Rain likely in the
evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. 

$$


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
211 PM PST Sat Nov 14 2026

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


PZZ655-151030-
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa
Catalina and Anacapa Islands-
211 PM PST Sat Nov 14 2026

.TONIGHT...W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming E after midnight. Seas 6 to 
9 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 6 seconds, W 7 ft at 14 seconds and S 3
ft at 16 seconds. 
.SUN...E wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Seas 6 to
8 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 15 seconds and S 2 ft at 17 seconds. 
.SUN NIGHT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW
2 ft at 5 seconds, W 6 ft at 15 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. 
.MON...NW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 15 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds, W
5 ft at 14 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain. 
.MON NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW
8 ft at 8 seconds, S 2 ft at 14 seconds and W 5 ft at 17 seconds. A
chance of rain with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then a
slight chance of rain after midnight. 
.TUE...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft
at 8 seconds, S 2 ft at 14 seconds and W 5 ft at 17 seconds. A
slight chance of rain in the morning. 
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt, becoming 15 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 8 seconds and W
4 ft at 16 seconds. 
.WED...NW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 6 to 8 ft, subsiding to 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at
8 seconds, W 4 ft at 14 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds. 
.WED NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW 20 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 6 seconds and W
4 ft at 12 seconds. A slight chance of rain in the evening, then
rain likely after midnight. 
.THU...SW wind 20 to 25 kt, becoming 25 to 30 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 4 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at
7 seconds and W 2 ft at 13 seconds. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W
6 ft at 7 seconds and W 3 ft at 16 seconds. Rain likely. 

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$



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