Tarantulas
California
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Current Conditions
🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
9
kt
kt
🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
6.5
ft
ft
Swell Height
6.5ft
Swell Period
13s
Wind Speed
9kt
Air Temp
14°C
Wind Gusts
12kt
Precipitation
0mm
Secondary Swell
0.7ft @ 18s
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📍 Local Knowledge
Tarantulas in Santa Barbara is an exposed beach and reef break that offers consistent surf year-round, with optimal conditions occurring when a Southwest swell aligns with offshore winds from the Northeast. It features a right-hand reef break and works best during Autumn, particularly in February, when clean, rideable waves are most frequent. The spot picks up a mix of groundswells and windswells and can get crowded. Surfers should be cautious of strong rips and submerged rocks.
Best Swell: W
Bottom: Sand and Reef