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Skunk Point Surf Forecast, Santa Barbara County, California

Santa Barbara County, California

Devereux0-1ftSands Beach0-1ftCampus Point0-1ft
Skunk Point surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
11.1s
Wind
8mph
SW / Gusts 9mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 11sS
Secondary
0.6ft @ 8sWNW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 11sWNW
Wind Swell
0.7ft @ 2sSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s S|2mph SSE
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s S|2-9mph NW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with 16mph NW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 31mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSE|16-31mph NW
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Forecast Charts

Skunk Point Surf Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NNE
Best Wind
SSW
Season
Fall

Skunk Point is a rocky point break located along Santa Barbara County's rugged coastline, where consistent SSW swells wrap around the headland to create well-defined, peeling waves. The break benefits from a natural point formation that offers multiple takeoff zones and varying wave heights depending on swell angle and tide, making it a quality option for intermediate surfers seeking less crowded conditions. The rocky bottom and surrounding cliffs create a scenic, somewhat isolated setting that rarely gets overrun despite producing quality, shapely waves.

RocksSharp reefStrong currentsIsolated location

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

Skunk Point Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Skunk Point?
The current wave height at Skunk Point is 1-2ft with a 11.1s swell period. Wind is SW at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Skunk Point surf forecast?
Our Skunk Point 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 Skunk Point?
The current breaking wave height at Skunk Point is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft S primary swell at 11s, a 0.6ft WNW secondary swell at 8s, a 0.5ft WNW tertiary swell at 11s, a 0.7ft SE 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 Skunk Point?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Skunk Point is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 8.05s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.