Wave Buoy 46047 Surf Forecast
Santa Barbara County, California
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Spot Guide
Wave Buoy 46047 marks a productive beach break along Santa Barbara County's southern coast, where consistent Pacific swells wrap around the Channel Islands and reform along sandy shores. Winter storms deliver the most reliable wave energy, creating peaky peaks that work best on mid-tide with moderate size. The exposed, open-water location means you're reading raw swell data from one of California's most important forecasting buoys—a spot favored by local surfers who understand the nuances of seasonal swell patterns.
Forecast Charts
Daily Forecast
Dawn patrol is the move — 6-7ft on NW swell at 11s with glassy conditions. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Steady 8-9ft waves on offer on NW swell at 10s — barely a breath of wind.
Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 6-7ft with barely a breath of wind. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
First light looks cleanest — 5-6ft on NW swell at 10s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
The sweet spot is around midday — 4-5ft waves, barely a breath of wind, fair - good conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
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