El Capitan
California
SELECT DAY
12AM6AM12PM6PM11PM
Current Conditions
🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
3
kt
kt
🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
2.3
ft
ft
Swell Height
2.3ft
Swell Period
8s
Wind Speed
3kt
Air Temp
19°C
Wind Gusts
3kt
Precipitation
0mm
Secondary Swell
1.1ft @ 15s
📡 Data Source
Choose your preferred weather data provider
📍 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