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Haskels Beach Surf Forecast, Santa Barbara County, California

Santa Barbara County, California

Sands Beach0-1ftDevereux0-1ftCampus Point0-1ft
Haskels Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.35s
Wind
1mph
W / Gusts 5mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.6ft @ 14sSW
Secondary
0.2ft @ 8sWSW
Tertiary
0.2ft @ 3sWSW
Wind Swell
0.5ft @ 2sESE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 31Flat
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 1Flat
Very Poor

Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with light winds out of the NW. Afternoon breeze fills in to 8mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SW|4-8mph WNW
Thu, Apr 2Flat
Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with 8mph from the W. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s SW|8-14mph NNW
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Haskels Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Haskels Beach is a mellow, sandy beach break located along Santa Barbara County's scenic coastline, offering forgiving waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers. The northeast-facing beach creates a protected pocket that works best with westerly swells, producing consistent, peaky waves that break cleanly across the sand bottom. This uncrowded gem is perfect for those looking to escape busier Central Coast breaks while enjoying the natural beauty of the Santa Barbara coast.

Occasional strong currents

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

Haskels Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Haskels Beach?
The current wave height at Haskels Beach is Flat with a 14.35s swell period. Wind is W at 1mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Haskels Beach surf forecast?
Our Haskels Beach 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 Haskels Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Haskels Beach is Flat, produced by a 0.6ft SW primary swell at 14s, a 0.2ft WSW secondary swell at 8s, a 0.2ft WSW tertiary swell at 3s, a 0.5ft ESE wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Haskels Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Haskels Beach is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 1ft waves, a 5.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.