Point BreakIntermediatewinter

Poles

Just west of Campus Point. Breaks more consistently on smaller swells. Popular with UCSB surfers.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W

Swell Size

3–6 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore

Season

winter

Skill Level

Intermediate

Location

County

Santa Barbara

Region

Goleta / UCSB

Coordinates

34.4075, -119.8475

NOAA Buoy

46053

Nearby Spots

Campus Point (UCSB)

1239 ft · Point Break · Best 5–10 ft

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