The Wave
The wave cleans up on steady W-WSW groundswells with light N-NW offshore breezes and tends to shape best on mid to high tides.
Small, short-period W fetch produces mushy, inconsistent faces.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Leadbetter
Leadbetter is a mellow right-point off Santa Barbara Harbor that rewards longboard trims and playful lines on modest west swells. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Leadbetter in California.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 1-2 ft
- Period 9 s
- Wind NW 5 kt
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The point sits immediately north of the harbor and can be packed with learners and longboarders - expect busy lineups, easy takeoffs, and frequent paddle-outs near Shoreline Park access.
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