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Campus Point Surf Forecast

Santa Barbara County, California

Campus Point surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
15.7s
Wind
5mph
SSE / Gusts 8mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.4ft @ 8sW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 16sSW
Tertiary
0.3ft @ 11sSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Campus Point is a classic west-facing point break that wraps around the UCSB campus area, offering long, peeling waves that peel across sandy bottoms. The break works best with westerly swells and easterly offshore winds, creating smooth, well-organized waves ideal for intermediate surfers looking to practice their turns. The point's orientation and proximity to kelp beds adds character to this scenic Santa Barbara County break that captures swell during fall and winter months.

KelpOccasional localismRocky point sections

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s W|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s WSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|Calm

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Campus Point Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Campus Point?
The current wave height at Campus Point is 0-1ft with a 15.7s swell period. Wind is SSE at 5mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Campus Point surf forecast?
Our Campus Point forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.