Santa Barbara County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Miramar for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Miramar, 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: 1–1ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 17s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the ESE.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–1ft, 15s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with calm winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 7mph by PM.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–1ft, 16s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with gentle E breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
Miramar is a sandy beach break located on Santa Barbara County's coast, offering approachable waves that work well for newer surfers and those looking for a mellow session. The beach-facing NNE orientation captures westerly swells nicely while being protected from harsh onshore winds by easterly breeze patterns. This is a fun, accessible spot perfect for learning or enjoying consistent beach break peelers during fall swell season.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Miramar is 0-1ft with a 16.75s swell period. Wind is SW at 5mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Miramar is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.5ft SW primary swell at 14s, a 0.5ft SSW secondary swell at 17s, a 0.3ft SSE tertiary swell at 12s, 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 Miramar is Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 1ft waves, a 5.3s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Miramar works best with a W 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 Miramar. 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.
Miramar is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Miramar is a sandy beach break located on Santa Barbara County's coast, offering approachable waves that work well for newer surfers and those looking for a mellow session. The beach-facing NNE orientation captures westerly swells nicely while being protected from harsh onshore winds by easterly breeze patterns. This is a fun, accessible spot perfect for learning or enjoying consistent beach break peelers during fall swell season.
The prime season at Miramar 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 Miramar include shorebreak, rip currents during larger swells. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Miramar 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.
