Driftwoods Surf Report & Forecast
Goleta, California
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🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
3
kt
kt
🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
1.1
ft
ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
1.1ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
7s
WIND GUSTS
3kt
AIR TEMP
24°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
0.9ft @
10s
10s
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 | FAIR | 1.4ft | 7s | W | 6kt | NNE | 4kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 7s | W | 6kt | NNE | 4kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 7s | WNW | 5kt | NNE | 4kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 7s | W | 5kt | NNE | 4kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | POOR | 1.2ft | 7s | W | 5kt | NNE | 4kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | POOR | 1.2ft | 7s | W | 5kt | NNE | 4kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | FAIR | 1.2ft | 7s | W | 5kt | NNE | 4kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | FAIR | 1.2ft | 7s | W | 4kt | NNE | 3kt | 18°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | GOOD | 1.1ft | 7s | W | 3kt | NNE | 3kt | 19°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 1.1ft | 7s | W | 3kt | NNW | 3kt | 22°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 7s | W | 3kt | W | 3kt | 24°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 7s | W | 3kt | SSW | 3kt | 27°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 7s | W | 4kt | SSW | 4kt | 27°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 7s | W | 4kt | SSW | 4kt | 28°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 7s | W | 4kt | SSW | 5kt | 28°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | FAIR | 1ft | 9s | W | 4kt | SSW | 4kt | 27°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | FAIR | 1ft | 11s | W | 4kt | SSW | 4kt | 26°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | FAIR | 1ft | 13s | WSW | 4kt | SW | 4kt | 26°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 11s | W | 4kt | W | 4kt | 23°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | POOR | 1.3ft | 9s | W | 4kt | NW | 4kt | 21°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 1.4ft | 7s | W | 5kt | N | 4kt | 18°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 1.1ft | 9s | WSW | 5kt | N | 4kt | 17°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | GOOD | 0.9ft | 12s | SW | 5kt | N | 4kt | 17°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | GOOD | 0.7ft | 15s | S | 6kt | N | 4kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
Monday
Apr 6GOOD11 good hours
🌊 0.7-1.3ft 💨 2-9kt 🌡️ 14-27°C
Tuesday
Apr 7GOOD13 good hours
🌊 0.7-2.4ft 💨 1-11kt 🌡️ 14-29°C
Wednesday
Apr 8POOR8 good hours
🌊 0.6-1.0ft 💨 6-16kt 🌡️ 12-28°C
Thursday
Apr 9FAIR10 good hours
🌊 1.0-1.7ft 💨 2-7kt 🌡️ 9-19°C
Friday
Apr 10GOOD16 good hours
🌊 0.9-1.7ft 💨 3-6kt 🌡️ 8-18°C
Saturday
Apr 11GOOD14 good hours
🌊 1.4-2.0ft 💨 2-7kt 🌡️ 7-19°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.0ft @ 10s
Wind Conditions:2-9kt NNE
Water Temperature:16-17°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
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionSSW
Ideal Wind DirectionNNE
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