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Sandspit Surf Forecast

Santa Barbara County, California

Leadbetter Beach1-2ftHammonds Reef1-2ftMiramar1-2ftCampus Point0-1ftTarpits/Carpinteria State Beach1-2ft
Sandspit surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.8s
Wind
7mph
SE / Gusts 8mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.2ft @ 8sWSW
Secondary
0.6ft @ 16sSW
Tertiary
0.3ft @ 11sSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Winter

Sandspit is a mellow beach break located along Santa Barbara County's coastline, offering forgiving sand bottom waves ideal for learners and intermediate surfers. The spot receives consistent Pacific swell during winter months and benefits from easterly offshore winds that groom the faces nicely. Its sandy composition and gradual beach setup make it a welcoming entry point for developing your skills in a relaxed, uncrowded environment.

Occasional rip currentsShifting sandbars

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

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

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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

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

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind.

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

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
4s WSW|Calm

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Sandspit Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Sandspit?
The current wave height at Sandspit is 1-2ft with a 15.8s swell period. Wind is SE at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Sandspit surf forecast?
Our Sandspit 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.