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Hammonds Reef Surf Forecast, Santa Barbara County, California

Santa Barbara County, California

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Hammonds Reef surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.35s
Wind
6mph
NNW / Gusts 6mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.5ft @ 2sSE
Secondary
0.5ft @ 14sSW
Tertiary
0.3ft @ 10sSSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light NW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s SW|2-5mph W
Thu, Apr 20-1ft
Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 8mph from the W.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|6-8mph SW
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Forecast Charts

Hammonds Reef Surf Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Reef
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Hammonds Reef is a solid reef break located along Santa Barbara County's scenic coastline, offering consistent waves when Southern California swell pulses through the region. The reef bottom creates well-defined peaks and a peeling wave face that rewards surfers with good positioning and reef knowledge. Best suited for intermediate surfers, this spot fires during fall and winter swells while maintaining shape through most conditions thanks to its protected reef structure.

ReefSharp rocksStrong currentsSea urchins

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

Hammonds Reef Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Hammonds Reef?
The current wave height at Hammonds Reef is 0-1ft with a 14.35s swell period. Wind is NNW at 6mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Hammonds Reef surf forecast?
Our Hammonds Reef 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 Hammonds Reef?
The current breaking wave height at Hammonds Reef is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.5ft SE primary swell at 2s, a 0.5ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.3ft SSE 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.
When is the best time to surf Hammonds Reef?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Hammonds Reef is Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 1ft waves, a 15.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.