Santa Clause (Padaro Beach) Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at Santa Clause (Padaro Beach)
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Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
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| 12:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 10s | W | 5kt | N | 4kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2ft | 10s | W | 5kt | N | 4kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2ft | 10s | W | 5kt | N | 4kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 10s | W | 5kt | N | 4kt | 14°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 1.9ft | 10s | W | 5kt | N | 4kt | 14°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 1.9ft | 10s | W | 5kt | N | 4kt | 13°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 9s | W | 5kt | N | 4kt | 14°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 9s | W | 4kt | N | 4kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 9s | W | 4kt | N | 4kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 9s | W | 4kt | NW | 5kt | 16°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 9s | W | 4kt | W | 5kt | 19°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 9s | W | 4kt | WSW | 5kt | 21°C | 26°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 10s | W | 4kt | WSW | 6kt | 22°C | 28°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 10s | W | 4kt | WSW | 7kt | 23°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2ft | 10s | W | 4kt | WSW | 7kt | 23°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.4ft | 9s | W | 4kt | W | 7kt | 23°C | 28°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.7ft | 8s | W | 5kt | WNW | 8kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.1ft | 6s | W | 5kt | NW | 8kt | 22°C | 23°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 3.2ft | 6s | W | 6kt | NNW | 8kt | 20°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 3.4ft | 6s | W | 6kt | N | 8kt | 17°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.6ft | 7s | W | 7kt | N | 8kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.4ft | 6s | W | 7kt | N | 8kt | 15°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.2ft | 6s | W | 7kt | N | 8kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3ft | 6s | W | 8kt | N | 8kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Santa Clause (Padaro Beach) in Santa Barbara is a fairly exposed beach break with very consistent waves, offering both left and right-hand rides. The best surfing conditions typically occur in summer, with ideal offshore winds from the northeast and clean groundswells coming predominantly from the southwest. This spot can sometimes get crowded. The best conditions for surfing Santa Clause occur when a southwest swell combines with offshore winds from the northeast. The prime time for consistent clean waves—rideable swell with light or offshore winds—is during winter, most often in November.
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