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Surf Quality:

Current Conditions

Good surfing conditions. Tiny waves under 1ft with quality 9s ground swell but getting breezy at 10kt Note: winds from N would be better.

🌬️ WIND

10
kt

🌊 SWELL

0.7
ft

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Swell Height

0.7ft

🌊

Swell Period

💨

Wind Speed

10kt

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Air Temp

25°C

💨

Wind Gusts

--kt

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Precipitation

2mm

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📍 Local Knowledge

El Capitan in Santa Barbara is a fairly exposed reef and point break known for inconsistent surf, with the best conditions typically occurring in Winter. It favors distant groundswells from the west combined with offshore winds from the north. The spot often gets crowded, and surfers should be cautious of rocks as a significant hazard. December is the prime month for consistent clean, rideable waves at El Capitan.

Best Swell: S

Bottom: Reef

Ideal Conditions

Swell: W

Wind: N

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