Santa Barbara County, California
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 7mph SSE winds.
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 7mph SSE winds.
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 7mph SSE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 21mph.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 9mph from the NNE. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 15mph.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 16s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light NNE winds.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 15s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light NNW winds.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 13s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light NNW winds.
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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 0-1ft with a 4.5s swell period. Wind is SSW at 6mph. 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 Beavers/Hazards is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.4ft W wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.1ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, a 0.9ft SW tertiary swell at 17s, a 0.7ft SW tertiary swell at 18s. 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 Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 1ft waves, a 4.8s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
