Santa Barbara County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Beavers/Hazards for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 2–2ft, 19s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on WSW swell at 6s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 9mph ESE winds.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 7mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 7mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 15s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and very poor with gentle ESE breeze.
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 19s swell period. Wind is S at 6mph and conditions are rated Poor - 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 1.1ft WSW primary swell at 6s, a 0.7ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.6ft W tertiary swell at 10s. 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 Tuesday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 18.85s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - 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.
