Driftwoods

Goleta, California

SELECT DAY

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6:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
Surf Quality:
FAIR

Current Conditions

FAIR
Fair conditions - still worth a paddle. Tiny waves under 1ft with quality 12s ground swell but pretty windy at 14kt Note: winds from NNE would be better.

🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
14
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
0.7
ft
🌊
Swell Height
0.7ft
🌊
Swell Period
12s
💨
Wind Speed
14kt
🌡️
Air Temp
21°C
💨
Wind Gusts
19kt
🌧️
Precipitation
0mm

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📍 Local Knowledge

Driftwoods in Santa Barbara is a fairly exposed point break that only works occasionally without a strong seasonal pattern. It performs best with groundswells from the south-southwest and offshore winds from the north-northeast. The spot is rarely crowded, offering a more secluded surf experience. The most consistent clean waves typically occur in Summer, especially in September.

Best Swell: S
Bottom: Rocks

Ideal Conditions

Swell: SSW
Wind: NNE

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