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Tarpits surf Forecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 17 Apr 2024 PDT
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Tarpits surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tarpits sea temperature is 13.5°C (Statistics for 17 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 13.7 °C max: 15.6 °C min: 12.4 °C)
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Tarpits surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tarpits sea temperature is 13.5°C (Statistics for 17 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 13.7 °C max: 15.6 °C min: 12.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tarpits this week:

The surf forecast for Tarpits over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tarpits in the next 12 days are 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 17th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 17th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 17th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tarpits over the next 12 days.

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Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Mon
29
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
1.3
WNW
1.1
W
0.4
SW
1.2
WNW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
1.4
WNW
0.5
SSW
1.3
W
0.4
WNW
0.8
W
0.4
SSW
0.4
WNW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1.4
WNW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)16161615141414141418181616651661717616614814111817161616151515614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)147198188123120120116107931301206910711766661121171161241421046686823812075651009960557011861
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
0
E
10
SSW
10
WSW
0
NNE
10
SW
15
WSW
0
WNW
5
SW
5
W
5
N
10
WSW
10
WSW
0
SE
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
SE
5
SSW
20
W
5
N
10
SW
25
WSW
10
NW
10
WSW
20
WSW
5
N
10
SW
20
W
10
NNW
15
WSW
30
W
5
N
10
SW
15
WSW
5
NE
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
onglassoncross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
ononglassoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
crossoncross-
on
glassoncross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
glasson
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:57PM
1.70
6:53AM
1.74
8:16PM
1.77
7:39AM
1.75
8:33PM
1.84
8:21AM
1.75
8:50PM
1.91
9:01AM
1.74
9:09PM
1.99
9:41AM
1.70
9:29PM
2.05
10:22AM
1.64
9:50PM
2.09
11:05AM
1.57
10:14PM
2.11
11:51AM
1.49
10:40PM
2.11
12:45PM
1.40
11:09PM
2.09
1:57PM
1.33
11:45PM
2.05
4:02PM
1.32
12:32AM
1.98
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:22AM
1.11
1:37PM
0.51
1:59AM
0.96
2:05PM
0.55
2:32AM
0.81
2:30PM
0.61
3:04AM
0.67
2:54PM
0.69
3:37AM
0.54
3:17PM
0.79
4:10AM
0.43
3:39PM
0.89
4:46AM
0.37
4:01PM
1.00
5:23AM
0.34
4:21PM
1.09
6:05AM
0.35
4:40PM
1.18
6:53AM
0.38
4:55PM
1.25
7:52AM
0.42
4:54PM
1.32
9:00AM
0.43
Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Mon
29
Sunrise--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09
Sunset7:30--7:31--7:32--7:34--7:35--7:35--7:36--7:37--7:37--7:38--7:38--7:39--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211820201619191820211821221918181414151215171516171515161515161316171518
Feels °C (?)20191919161817182021182020191716131312101212131313121313121210814141416

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

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Information about the Tarpits Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tarpits provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tarpits can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tarpits surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Tarpits) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tarpits may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Tarpits is 16 km (10 miles) from the city of Santa Ana. If you plan a vacation in Santa Barbara, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Ana. Santa Ana has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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