Tarantulas Surf Report & Forecast
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🌬️ WIND
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🌊 SWELL
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7.6
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HEIGHT
7.6ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
15s
WIND GUSTS
16kt
AIR TEMP
17°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
1.7ft @
16s
16s
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 | GOOD | 7.2ft | 14s | WNW | 11kt | NNW | 15kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 7ft | 14s | WNW | 10kt | NNW | 13kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.8ft | 14s | WNW | 9kt | NNW | 12kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.7ft | 14s | WNW | 9kt | NNW | 12kt | 15°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.6ft | 14s | WNW | 9kt | NNW | 12kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.5ft | 13s | WNW | 9kt | NNW | 12kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.3ft | 13s | WNW | 9kt | NNW | 13kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.2ft | 13s | WNW | 9kt | NNW | 13kt | 15°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6ft | 13s | WNW | 9kt | NNW | 13kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 6.8ft | 14s | WNW | 11kt | NNW | 14kt | 16°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | GOOD | 7.6ft | 15s | WNW | 12kt | NNW | 16kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | FAIR | 8.4ft | 15s | WNW | 13kt | NW | 17kt | 18°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | FAIR | 8.8ft | 15s | WNW | 14kt | NW | 20kt | 18°C | 23°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | FAIR | 9.2ft | 15s | WNW | 16kt | NW | 22kt | 19°C | 23°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | FAIR | 9.5ft | 15s | WNW | 17kt | NW | 25kt | 19°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | FAIR | 9.5ft | 15s | WNW | 17kt | NW | 26kt | 18°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | FAIR | 9.6ft | 15s | WNW | 17kt | NNW | 28kt | 18°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | FAIR | 9.6ft | 14s | WNW | 16kt | NNW | 29kt | 17°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 9.3ft | 14s | WNW | 16kt | NNW | 30kt | 17°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | FAIR | 8.9ft | 14s | WNW | 15kt | NNW | 31kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | FAIR | 8.6ft | 14s | WNW | 15kt | NNW | 31kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | FAIR | 8.3ft | 14s | WNW | 15kt | NNW | 29kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | FAIR | 8ft | 14s | WNW | 15kt | NNW | 28kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | FAIR | 7.8ft | 14s | WNW | 14kt | NNW | 26kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
Tuesday
Oct 28POOR1 excellent hours
🌊 0.8-7.5ft 💨 7-17kt 🌡️ 14-20°C
Wednesday
Oct 29EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 5.0-7.3ft 💨 3-9kt 🌡️ 16-22°C
Thursday
Oct 30EXCELLENT13 excellent hours
🌊 2.4-5.0ft 💨 6-12kt 🌡️ 18-24°C
Friday
Oct 31EXCELLENT19 excellent hours
🌊 3.5-6.7ft 💨 6-11kt 🌡️ 17-22°C
Saturday
Nov 1EXCELLENT21 excellent hours
🌊 4.8-5.8ft 💨 2-9kt 🌡️ 17-22°C
Sunday
Nov 2EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 5.0-6.1ft 💨 2-7kt 🌡️ 17-22°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:5.1ft @ 15s
Wind Conditions:7-17kt NNW
Water Temperature:13-26°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Tarantulas in Santa Barbara is an exposed beach and reef break that offers consistent surf year-round, with optimal conditions occurring when a Southwest swell aligns with offshore winds from the Northeast. It features a right-hand reef break and works best during Autumn, particularly in February, when clean, rideable waves are most frequent. The spot picks up a mix of groundswells and windswells and can get crowded. Surfers should be cautious of strong rips and submerged rocks.
Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand and Reef
Location: County: Santa Barbara County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 93436 | Road: Jalama Beach Road | Full Address: 10073, Jalama Beach Road, Jalama, Santa Barbara County, California, 93436, United States
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