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Tarpits surf Forecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tarpits this week:
The surf forecast for Tarpits over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tarpits in the next 12 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 25th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 25th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tarpits over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 142 | 80 | 58 | 41 | 82 | 139 | 140 | 602 | 550 | 198 | 230 | 203 | 130 | 143 | 190 | 142 | 142 | 148 | 125 | 61 | 92 | 51 | 78 | 110 | 64 | 64 | 91 | 69 | 439 | 66 | 94 | 357 | 146 | 54 | 45 | 118 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | on | glass | glass | on | on | cross- off | on | on | glass | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | on | on | glass | on | on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:05AM 1.57 | 10:14PM 2.11 | 11:51AM 1.49 | 10:40PM 2.11 | 12:45PM 1.40 | 11:09PM 2.09 | 1:57PM 1.33 | 11:45PM 2.05 | 4:02PM 1.32 | 12:32AM 1.98 | 1:38AM 1.90 | 6:19PM 1.49 | 3:08AM 1.83 | 6:36PM 1.61 | 4:42AM 1.80 | 6:59PM 1.76 | 6:02AM 1.80 | 7:25PM 1.92 | 7:11AM 1.81 | 7:54PM 2.10 | 8:13AM 1.80 | 8:25PM 2.25 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:01PM 1.00 | 5:23AM 0.34 | 4:21PM 1.09 | 6:05AM 0.35 | 4:40PM 1.18 | 6:53AM 0.38 | 4:55PM 1.25 | 7:52AM 0.42 | 4:54PM 1.32 | 9:00AM 0.43 | 10:09AM 0.42 | 9:13PM 1.44 | 11:10AM 0.39 | 11:14PM 1.30 | 12:01PM 0.38 | 12:28AM 1.08 | 12:44PM 0.40 | 1:25AM 0.81 | 1:25PM 0.47 | 2:16AM 0.53 | 2:03PM 0.57 | 3:05AM 0.29 | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NW by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Tarpits Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tarpits provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tarpits can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tarpits surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Tarpits) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tarpits may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Tarpits is 16 km (10 miles) from the city of Santa Ana. If you plan a vacation in Santa Barbara, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Ana. Santa Ana has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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