Santa Barbara County, California
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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Morning kicks off with 2-3ft on W swell at 10s. Expect 23mph NNW winds by the afternoon.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 13s period, rated Fair - Good. Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4ft on W swell at 12s with light SE winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 13s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on W swell at 12s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the ESE.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 22s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm 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 2-3+ft with a 9.75s swell period. Wind is ESE at 3mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Beavers/Hazards is 2-3+ft, produced by a 2.6ft W primary swell at 10s, a 0.7ft SSW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.5ft SW tertiary swell at 16s. 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 Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 4ft waves, a 5.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
