Tarantulas Surf Report & Forecast

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Current Surf Conditions at Tarantulas

🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
Surf Quality: GOOD
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🌬️ WIND

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12
kt

🌊 SWELL

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E
S
W
7.6
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
7.6ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
15s
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WIND GUSTS
16kt
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AIR TEMP
17°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1.7ft @
16s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
GOOD

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

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Monday

Oct 27
FAIR8 excellent hours
🌊 6.0-9.6ft 💨 9-17kt 🌡️ 14-19°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AMGOOD7.2ft14sWNW11ktNNW15kt15°C14°C0mm
1:00 AMEXCELLENT7ft14sWNW10ktNNW13kt15°C14°C0mm
2:00 AMEXCELLENT6.8ft14sWNW9ktNNW12kt15°C14°C0mm
3:00 AMEXCELLENT6.7ft14sWNW9ktNNW12kt15°C13°C0mm
4:00 AMEXCELLENT6.6ft14sWNW9ktNNW12kt14°C13°C0mm
5:00 AMEXCELLENT6.5ft13sWNW9ktNNW12kt14°C13°C0mm
6:00 AMEXCELLENT6.3ft13sWNW9ktNNW13kt14°C13°C0mm
7:00 AMEXCELLENT6.2ft13sWNW9ktNNW13kt15°C13°C0mm
8:00 AMEXCELLENT6ft13sWNW9ktNNW13kt15°C14°C0mm
9:00 AMGOOD6.8ft14sWNW11ktNNW14kt16°C17°C0mm
10:00 AMGOOD7.6ft15sWNW12ktNNW16kt17°C19°C0mm
11:00 AMFAIR8.4ft15sWNW13ktNW17kt18°C22°C0mm
12:00 PMFAIR8.8ft15sWNW14ktNW20kt18°C23°C0mm
1:00 PMFAIR9.2ft15sWNW16ktNW22kt19°C23°C0mm
2:00 PMFAIR9.5ft15sWNW17ktNW25kt19°C24°C0mm
3:00 PMFAIR9.5ft15sWNW17ktNW26kt18°C22°C0mm
4:00 PMFAIR9.6ft15sWNW17ktNNW28kt18°C20°C0mm
5:00 PMFAIR9.6ft14sWNW16ktNNW29kt17°C18°C0mm
6:00 PMFAIR9.3ft14sWNW16ktNNW30kt17°C17°C0mm
7:00 PMFAIR8.9ft14sWNW15ktNNW31kt16°C16°C0mm
8:00 PMFAIR8.6ft14sWNW15ktNNW31kt16°C15°C0mm
9:00 PMFAIR8.3ft14sWNW15ktNNW29kt16°C15°C0mm
10:00 PMFAIR8ft14sWNW15ktNNW28kt15°C14°C0mm
11:00 PMFAIR7.8ft14sWNW14ktNNW26kt15°C14°C0mm

Tuesday

Oct 28
POOR1 excellent hours
🌊 0.8-7.5ft 💨 7-17kt 🌡️ 14-20°C

Wednesday

Oct 29
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 5.0-7.3ft 💨 3-9kt 🌡️ 16-22°C

Thursday

Oct 30
EXCELLENT13 excellent hours
🌊 2.4-5.0ft 💨 6-12kt 🌡️ 18-24°C

Friday

Oct 31
EXCELLENT19 excellent hours
🌊 3.5-6.7ft 💨 6-11kt 🌡️ 17-22°C

Saturday

Nov 1
EXCELLENT21 excellent hours
🌊 4.8-5.8ft 💨 2-9kt 🌡️ 17-22°C

Sunday

Nov 2
EXCELLENT24 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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