Sands
California
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Current Conditions
🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
4
kt
kt
🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
1.4
ft
ft
Swell Height
1.4ft
Swell Period
10s
Wind Speed
4kt
Air Temp
20°C
Wind Gusts
4kt
Precipitation
0mm
Secondary Swell
0.7ft @ 14s
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📍 Local Knowledge
Sands in Santa Barbara is a fairly exposed beach and reef break with reliable surf year-round. It works best with offshore winds from the east-northeast and handles both groundswells and windswells equally, favoring a swell from the west. The break offers both left and right-hand waves and tends to be crowded. Surfers should watch out for rocks and rips. The best time for consistent clean waves is during Winter, particularly in January.
Best Swell: SW
Bottom: Sand and Reef
Ideal Conditions
Swell: W
Wind: ENE