El Capitan Surf Report & Forecast
California
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Current Surf Conditions at El Capitan
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🌬️ WIND
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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
El Capitan in Santa Barbara is a fairly exposed reef and point break known for inconsistent surf, with the best conditions typically occurring in Winter. It favors distant groundswells from the west combined with offshore winds from the north. The spot often gets crowded, and surfers should be cautious of rocks as a significant hazard. December is the prime month for consistent clean, rideable waves at El Capitan.
Best Swell Direction: S
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: County: Santa Barbara County | State: California | Country: United States | Road: El Capitan State Beach Road | Full Address: El Capitan State Beach Road, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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