Lefts and Rights

Lefts and Rights

Santa Barbara, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Regional Classic

Wave Type

Reef-rocky

Swell Direction

NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South

Best Wind

NorthEast

Best Tide

Mid tide

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About

Nestled in Santa Barbara, California, at latitude 34.4208305 and longitude -119.6981901, Lefts and Rights is a regional classic that offers surfers a delightful mix of left and right breaks over a reef-rocky bottom. The waves, rippable and powerful, come alive with the NorthWest, West, SouthWest, and South swells, starting at a modest 1.0m-1.5m (3ft-5ft) and holding strong up to 3m+ (10ft+) on the right days. Best surfed during mid rising tides, this spot is known for its flat rock formations, which add a touch of rugged beauty and demand respect from those brave enough to paddle out. With offshore winds blowing from the Northeast, it’s a surfer’s paradise waiting to be enjoyed.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityRegional Classic
Wave TypeReef-rocky
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerrippable
BottomRocky
Swell SizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorthWest, West, SouthWest, South
Best WindNorthEast
Best Tide PositionMid tide
Best Tide MovementRising tide

Location & Access

AddressHollister Ranch, Gaviota, CA 93117, USA
City / AreaSanta Barbara
Zip Code93102
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Lefts and Rights Questions

What kind of wave is Lefts and Rights?

Lefts and Rights is a reef-rocky break with right and left waves over a rocky bottom.

How good is the surf at Lefts and Rights?

Lefts and Rights is rated regional classic for wave quality.

What swell works best at Lefts and Rights?

Lefts and Rights works best on a northwest, west, southwest, south swell. Swell size: starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+.

What wind is best for Lefts and Rights?

The best wind for Lefts and Rights is northeast.

What tide is best for surfing Lefts and Rights?

Lefts and Rights works best at mid tide on rising tide.

Where can I stay near Lefts and Rights?

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Where is Lefts and Rights?

Lefts and Rights is a surf spot in Santa Barbara, California, USA.