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Sandspit

Santa Barbara's most powerful wave. Breaks over a sand bar at the harbor entrance on big swells. Barrel-heavy, expert only. Needs 6ft+ to break properly.

Right sand break at harbor mouth

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, NW

Swell Size

6–15 ft

Tide

low tide

Wind

offshore

Season

winter

Skill Level

Expert

Location

County

Santa Barbara

Region

South Coast

Coordinates

34.4028, -119.6918

NOAA Buoy

46053

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