Campus Point

Campus Point

Santa Barbara, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Normal

Wave Type

Point-break

Swell Direction

NorthWest, West, SouthEast

Best Wind

North, NorthWest, SouthEast, East, NorthEast

Best Tide

Low tide, Mid tide

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About

Campus Point in Santa Barbara is a sheltered right-hand point break, nestled near the University of California. It welcomes swells from the Northwest and West, offering a gentle ride for beginners on most days, while winter brings the promise of long barrels for the seasoned. With a sandy bottom and a tendency to be crowded with students, the waves here are both inviting and social. When the conditions align, this spot transforms, delivering waves that can hold up to 12 feet, making it a notable location in the surfing landscape.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityNormal
Wave TypePoint-break
Wave DirectionRight
Wave Powermoderate
BottomRocky reef
Swell SizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorthWest, West, SouthEast
Best WindNorth, NorthWest, SouthEast, East, NorthEast
Best Tide PositionLow tide, Mid tide
Best Tide MovementN/A

Location & Access

AddressGoleta Point, California 93117, USA
City / AreaSanta Barbara
Zip Code93117
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Campus Point Questions

What kind of wave is Campus Point?

Campus Point is a point break with right waves over a rocky reef bottom.

How good is the surf at Campus Point?

Campus Point is rated normal for wave quality.

What swell works best at Campus Point?

Campus Point works best on a northwest, west, southeast swell. Swell size: starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft.

What wind is best for Campus Point?

The best wind for Campus Point is north, northwest, southeast, east, northeast.

What tide is best for surfing Campus Point?

Campus Point works best at low tide, mid tide.

Where can I stay near Campus Point?

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Where is Campus Point?

Campus Point is a surf spot in Santa Barbara, California, USA.