Driftwoods Surf Report & Forecast
Goleta, California
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Current Surf Conditions at Driftwoods
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🌬️ WIND
N
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S
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4
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🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
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2.6
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ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
2.6ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
9s
WIND GUSTS
5kt
AIR TEMP
20°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
1.4ft @
15s
15s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.1ft | 9s | W | 3kt | NNE | 3kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3ft | 9s | W | 3kt | NNE | 3kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3ft | 9s | W | 3kt | NNE | 3kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.9ft | 9s | W | 3kt | NNE | 3kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.9ft | 9s | W | 3kt | N | 3kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.8ft | 9s | W | 3kt | N | 3kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.8ft | 9s | W | 3kt | N | 3kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.8ft | 9s | W | 3kt | N | 3kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.7ft | 9s | W | 3kt | N | 3kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.7ft | 9s | W | 4kt | NNW | 4kt | 17°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.6ft | 9s | W | 4kt | NW | 5kt | 20°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.6ft | 9s | W | 4kt | W | 6kt | 23°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2ft | 12s | W | 6kt | WNW | 8kt | 24°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | GOOD | 1.4ft | 14s | WSW | 8kt | WNW | 11kt | 25°C | 31°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | FAIR | 0.9ft | 16s | WSW | 9kt | WNW | 13kt | 26°C | 31°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | FAIR | 1ft | 16s | WSW | 10kt | NW | 14kt | 25°C | 28°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 15s | W | 10kt | NW | 15kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 15s | W | 11kt | NW | 15kt | 22°C | 23°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 15s | W | 9kt | NW | 13kt | 19°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 15s | W | 8kt | NNW | 11kt | 17°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 1.4ft | 14s | W | 7kt | NNW | 9kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2ft | 14s | WNW | 7kt | NNW | 8kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.7ft | 14s | WNW | 6kt | N | 7kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.4ft | 14s | WNW | 6kt | N | 6kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
Tuesday
Oct 28EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.1-4.9ft 💨 2-6kt 🌡️ 14-25°C
Wednesday
Oct 29EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.3-3.8ft 💨 3-5kt 🌡️ 17-29°C
Thursday
Oct 30EXCELLENT15 excellent hours
🌊 1.5-2.6ft 💨 3-5kt 🌡️ 20-32°C
Friday
Oct 31EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.6-3.5ft 💨 2-5kt 🌡️ 20-30°C
Saturday
Nov 1EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-3.2ft 💨 2-5kt 🌡️ 18-29°C
Sunday
Nov 2EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.1-2.6ft 💨 2-4kt 🌡️ 18-29°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:3.0ft @ 11s
Wind Conditions:2-11kt NNE
Water Temperature:13-31°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Driftwoods in Santa Barbara is a fairly exposed point break that only works occasionally without a strong seasonal pattern. It performs best with groundswells from the south-southwest and offshore winds from the north-northeast. The spot is rarely crowded, offering a more secluded surf experience. The most consistent clean waves typically occur in Summer, especially in September.
Best Swell Direction: S
Bottom Type: Rocks
Location: Town: Goleta | County: Santa Barbara County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 93199 | Road: El Camino Real | Full Address: El Camino Real, Goleta, Santa Barbara County, California, 93199, United States
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