Weather conditions across Santa Barbara County today feature mild coastal temperatures with highs reaching near 72(°) and low temperatures dipping to 56(°). Wind conditions are light, blowing from the west-northwest at 5 to 10 knots, providing manageable surface texture for coastal zones including Goleta, Santa Barbara harbor, and Carpinteria.
Ocean swell conditions indicate a moderate energy profile. Buoy data shows a primary swell arriving from the west at 3 feet with a period of 10 seconds, while a secondary south-southwest swell persists at 2 feet with a 14-second interval. Average wave sizes remain consistent with these period measurements, offering small to fun-sized rideable conditions.
Tide cycles for the region show a high tide occurring mid-morning followed by a lower tide later this afternoon, with specific variations depending on the harbor location. Coastal water temperatures remain in the mid-60s(°).
Tomorrow's outlook anticipates a continuation of the current marine pattern with similar westerly winds and stable swell heights. Expect morning fog to clear by midday, maintaining mild seasonal temperatures throughout the region.
raw data from noaa, curated by surforecast pacificwaverider