Jelly Bowl

Jelly Bowl

Santa Barbara, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Regional Classic

Wave Type

Reef-rocky

Swell Direction

NorthWest, West

Best Wind

North, NorthEast

Best Tide

Mid and high tide

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About

Jelly Bowl, nestled in Santa Barbara, California, offers surfers a regional classic experience with its rippable right-hand reef-rocky waves. The spot thrives on northwest to west swells, starting to work at less than 1 meter and holding up to 2 meters, best enjoyed during mid to high tide with a rising tide movement. The access is a brief walk from Carpinteria Beach State Park, where the adrenaline of the take-off awaits. Here, the ocean sings its timeless song, beckoning those who seek adventure amidst the ebb and flow of the surf.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityRegional Classic
Wave TypeReef-rocky
Wave DirectionRight
Wave Powerrippable
BottomRocky reef
Swell SizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorthWest, West
Best WindNorth, NorthEast
Best Tide PositionMid and high tide
Best Tide MovementRising tide

Location & Access

AddressCarpinteria, CA
City / AreaSanta Barbara
Zip Code93102
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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What kind of wave is Jelly Bowl?

Jelly Bowl is a reef-rocky break with right waves over a rocky reef bottom.

How good is the surf at Jelly Bowl?

Jelly Bowl is rated regional classic for wave quality.

What swell works best at Jelly Bowl?

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

What wind is best for Jelly Bowl?

The best wind for Jelly Bowl is north, northeast.

What tide is best for surfing Jelly Bowl?

Jelly Bowl works best at mid and high tide on rising tide.

Where can I stay near Jelly Bowl?

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Where is Jelly Bowl?

Jelly Bowl is a surf spot in Santa Barbara, California, USA.