Beach BreakBeginner — Intermediateyear-round

Sands Beach (Coal Oil Point)

Mellow beach break near Coal Oil Point Reserve. Good for beginners and fun on smaller days. Easy access from IV.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W

Swell Size

2–5 ft

Tide

any tide

Wind

light

Season

year-round

Skill Level

Beginner — Intermediate

Location

County

Santa Barbara

Region

Goleta / UCSB

Coordinates

34.4075, -119.8785

NOAA Buoy

46053

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