Swell Intel

Beavers/Hazards Surf Forecast, Santa Barbara County, California

Santa Barbara County, California

Refugio State BeachFlatEl Capitan State Beach0-1ftTajiguas0-1ft
Beavers/Hazards surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.5s
Wind
7mph
ESE / Gusts 12mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.5ft @ 12sSSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 15sSW
Tertiary
0.3ft @ 11sW
Wind Swell
0.6ft @ 3sSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 31Flat
Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|3mph SE
Wed, Apr 1Flat
Very Poor

Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with light W winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SW|2-4mph NNW
Thu, Apr 2Flat
Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with 10mph from the NW.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s SW|8-10mph NNW
Sign up to unlockFree — no credit card
Sat

Forecast Charts

Beavers/Hazards Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

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.

Strong currentsRiptidesCold water temperature

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Beavers/Hazards Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Beavers/Hazards?
The current wave height at Beavers/Hazards is Flat with a 14.5s swell period. Wind is ESE at 7mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Beavers/Hazards surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Beavers/Hazards?
The current breaking wave height at Beavers/Hazards is Flat, produced by a 0.5ft SSW primary swell at 12s, a 0.5ft SW secondary swell at 15s, a 0.3ft W tertiary swell at 11s, a 0.6ft SE wind swell swell at 3s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Beavers/Hazards?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Beavers/Hazards is Wednesday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 0ft waves, a 13.6s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.