Miramar Surf Forecast, Santa Barbara County, California
Santa Barbara County, California
Current Conditions
Very PoorWave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.35s
Wind
3mph
WSW / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.5ft @ 2sSE
Secondary
0.5ft @ 14sSW
Tertiary
0.3ft @ 10sSSE
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very PoorPretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with gentle WNW breeze.
6am9am12pm3pm
11s SW|2-5mph WNW
Thu, Apr 20-1ft
Very PoorSlim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with moderate W wind around 8mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|6-8mph WSW
Forecast Charts
Miramar Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall
Miramar is a sandy beach break located on Santa Barbara County's coast, offering approachable waves that work well for newer surfers and those looking for a mellow session. The beach-facing NNE orientation captures westerly swells nicely while being protected from harsh onshore winds by easterly breeze patterns. This is a fun, accessible spot perfect for learning or enjoying consistent beach break peelers during fall swell season.
ShorebreakRip currents during larger swells
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Miramar Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Miramar?
The current wave height at Miramar is 0-1ft with a 14.35s swell period. Wind is WSW at 3mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Miramar surf forecast?
Our Miramar 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 Miramar?
The current breaking wave height at Miramar 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 Miramar?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Miramar is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 1ft waves, a 5.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.