Sandspit

Sandspit

Santa Barbara, California, USA
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Wave Quality

World Class

Wave Type

Sand-bar

Swell Direction

NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South

Best Wind

North, NorthWest, East, NorthEast

Best Tide

Low and mid tide

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About

Nestled in Santa Barbara, Sandspit offers world-class, hollow right-hand waves, sculpted by the shifting sands of the harbor’s jetty. With a sandy bottom and a powerful barrel, it thrives on northwesterly swells, best at low and mid-tide when conditions align, holding up to 16 feet when the ocean decides to roar. Crowds will gather when it's firing, but the fickle nature of this spot means it rarely breaks, making its perfect days all the more coveted. Watch for lurking rocks and backwash, as even the seasoned may find their mettle tested in this beautiful yet treacherous playground.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityWorld Class
Wave TypeSand-bar
Wave DirectionRight
Wave Powerbarrel
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 5m / 16 ft and over

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorthWest, West, SouthWest, South
Best WindNorth, NorthWest, East, NorthEast
Best Tide PositionLow and mid tide
Best Tide MovementRising and falling tides

Location & Access

AddressSanta Barbara Harbor, Santa Barbara, CA
City / AreaSanta Barbara
Zip Code93102
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Sandspit Questions

What kind of wave is Sandspit?

Sandspit is a sand-bar break with right waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at Sandspit?

Sandspit is rated world class for wave quality.

What swell works best at Sandspit?

Sandspit works best on a northwest, west, southwest, south swell. Swell size: starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 5m / 16 ft and over.

What wind is best for Sandspit?

The best wind for Sandspit is north, northwest, east, northeast.

What tide is best for surfing Sandspit?

Sandspit works best at low and mid tide on rising and falling tides.

Where can I stay near Sandspit?

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Where is Sandspit?

Sandspit is a surf spot in Santa Barbara, California, USA.