A tucked Goleta point with long right-hander potential-often fickle but rewarding on clean SSW summer groundswell and light NNE offshore. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Driftwoods in California.
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The Wave
Access involves parking near the Bacara hotel and walking down to the beach. Be cautious of rocky and sandy bottoms. Ideal conditions are south-southwest swells with north-northeast winds, typically during summer months.
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Lineup Guide
Access involves parking near the Bacara hotel and walking down to the beach.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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