Santa Barbara County, California
Best window·Friday 6AM–9AM·3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Beavers/Hazards, Santa Barbara County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. 2-3ft waves to start the day on SW swell at 11s.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on WSW swell at 4s and gentle WSW breeze. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Fri, Jun 26: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on WSW swell at 8s with gentle SE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor - fair with gentle NNW breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Sun, Jun 28: 3–4ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with light SW winds and fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
Beavers/Hazards is a sandy beach break along Santa Barbara County's coast that faces nearly due north, making it well-positioned to pick up northern hemisphere swells during fall and winter months. The beach setup offers consistent, peeling waves across a sandy bottom with decent shape and workable sections for intermediate surfers looking to improve their technique. Named after the local marine life and treacherous conditions that can develop, this spot delivers fun, rolling waves with a mellow vibe away from the busier central Santa Barbara breaks.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Beavers/Hazards is 1-2ft with a 16.85s swell period. Wind is W at 5mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Beavers/Hazards is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.9ft SSW primary swell at 14s, a 0.9ft SSW secondary swell at 17s, a 0.8ft WSW wind swell swell at 4s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Beavers/Hazards is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 14.8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Beavers/Hazards works best with a S swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Beavers/Hazards. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Beavers/Hazards is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Beavers/Hazards is a sandy beach break along Santa Barbara County's coast that faces nearly due north, making it well-positioned to pick up northern hemisphere swells during fall and winter months. The beach setup offers consistent, peeling waves across a sandy bottom with decent shape and workable sections for intermediate surfers looking to improve their technique. Named after the local marine life and treacherous conditions that can develop, this spot delivers fun, rolling waves with a mellow vibe away from the busier central Santa Barbara breaks.
The prime season at Beavers/Hazards is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Beavers/Hazards include strong currents, riptides, cold water temperature. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Beavers/Hazards forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
