El Capitan
2.4ft·advanced
Santa Barbara, CA
76
Goleta, CA
Photo by Verena Lohner via GoogleSelected comparison window: Wed, Oct 28 · 5:00 PM–6:00 PM · America/Los_Angeles
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Explore forecastValid Sun 11:00 AM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Sat 4:30 PM · Computed Sat 9:12 PM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS
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Latest daily forecast · Sat, Oct 24 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver callSign in | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | 1.7 ft | — | 6.2 ft @ 11s NNW (2.4 ft @ 9s WNW) | 5 mph NNE | 1.1 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 5:00 AM | 2.1 ft | — | 6.2 ft @ 11s NNW (1.4 ft @ 12s SSW) | 2 mph NNE | 2.6 ft · Rising | 40% |
| 8:00 AM | 2 ft | — | 6.2 ft @ 11s NNW (1.3 ft @ 12s SSW) | 2 mph E | 5.5 ft · Rising | 98% |
| 11:00 AM | 1.2 ft | — | 3.1 ft @ 7s W (1.4 ft @ 11s SSW) | 6 mph SE | 4.3 ft · Falling | 91% |
| 2:00 PM | 1.2 ft | — | 2.8 ft @ 8s WNW (1.4 ft @ 11s SSW) | 5 mph W | 0.7 ft · Falling | 95% |
| 5:00 PM | 1.2 ft | — | 2.6 ft @ 8s WNW (1.3 ft @ 11s SSW) | 1 mph SSE | 0.8 ft · Rising | 94% |
| 8:00 PM | 1.9 ft | — | 1.7 ft @ 9s WNW (1.3 ft @ 12s SSW) | 17 mph N | 3.9 ft · Rising | 92% |
| 11:00 PM | 1.8 ft | — | 1.6 ft @ 9s WNW (1.4 ft @ 11s SSW) | 18 mph N | 3.9 ft · Falling | 91% |
All tides, light NE winds, 2-5 ft W swell
Selected day: 2026-10-28 · America/Los_Angeles
