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Refugio State Beach Surf Forecast

Santa Barbara County, California

Refugio State Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
15.65s
Wind
6mph
SSE / Gusts 6mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.7ft @ 8sW
Secondary
0.9ft @ 16sSW
Tertiary
0.3ft @ 11sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Winter

Refugio State Beach offers accessible, mellow beach breaks perfect for learners and casual surfers looking to avoid crowds. The sandy bottom and consistent winter swells from the west create forgiving, rolling waves ideal for building fundamentals. This relatively underdeveloped stretch of Santa Barbara County coastline provides a peaceful alternative to busier nearby breaks, with a scenic state beach setting.

Occasional rip currentsCold water

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s W|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Poor

Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s WSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

A slow one — Flat waves and very poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s WSW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s WSW|Calm

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Refugio State Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Refugio State Beach?
The current wave height at Refugio State Beach is Flat with a 15.65s swell period. Wind is SSE at 6mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Refugio State Beach surf forecast?
Our Refugio State Beach 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.