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Leadbetter Point Surf Report

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Leadbetter Point

Leadbetter Beach

Current Surf Conditions

Shin to knee

0-1FT

POOR

0.3FT13s
SW236º
2.2FT8s
W264º
1.5FT11s
W275º

Onshore wind

4ktsSSW

5kts gust

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Rising tide

1.9

FT

3.4FT HIGH at 6:20pm
4/3mm wetsuit

57

°F

Weather

spotName Wind & Weather68 ºF
Local time:, PDT (UTC-7)

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Leadbetter Point Surf Guide

One of the more dependable waves situated in Santa Barbara proper, what Leadbetter Beach lacks in power if makes up for in playfulness. Featuring long, gentle rights off a picturesque point, it is a preferred spot for longboarders, as well as those who are learning to trim and ride open wave faces. Autumn and winter are the most dependable time of year here, as Leadbetter Beach needs a decent W swell to start breaking. As the size increases, the quality of the wave improves considerably. Section... Read more