Carpinteria Beach

Carpinteria Beach

Santa Barbara, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Normal

Wave Type

Beach-break

Swell Direction

West, SouthWest

Best Wind

East, NorthEast

Best Tide

Mid and high tide

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About

Carpinteria Beach, nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara, offers a welcoming surf for those seeking solace in the waves. The sandy bottom cradles both right and left beach breaks, with rippable power that starts at less than 1 meter and can swell to over 2 meters. Ideal for longboarders and beginners alike, the waves come alive at mid to high tide, dancing with the rising and falling tides. Here, the ocean sings a quiet song, perfect for catching a few small waves and enjoying the rhythm of the sea.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityNormal
Wave TypeBeach-break
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerrippable
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionWest, SouthWest
Best WindEast, NorthEast
Best Tide PositionMid and high tide
Best Tide MovementRising and falling tides

Location & Access

AddressCarpinteria State Beach, Carpinteria, CA 93013
City / AreaSanta Barbara
Zip Code93103
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Carpinteria Beach Questions

What kind of wave is Carpinteria Beach?

Carpinteria Beach is a beach break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at Carpinteria Beach?

Carpinteria Beach is rated normal for wave quality.

What swell works best at Carpinteria Beach?

Carpinteria Beach works best on a west, southwest swell. Swell size: starts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+.

What wind is best for Carpinteria Beach?

The best wind for Carpinteria Beach is east, northeast.

What tide is best for surfing Carpinteria Beach?

Carpinteria Beach works best at mid and high tide on rising and falling tides.

Where can I stay near Carpinteria Beach?

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Where is Carpinteria Beach?

Carpinteria Beach is a surf spot in Santa Barbara, California, USA.