Continent |
North America |
Country |
California (USA) |
Next Big City |
Santa Barbara |
Next Town |
Lompoc |
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Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Expert |
Features: |
Camping, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave |
Hazards: |
No information |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Nice waves.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
July, August |
Wide open beach. Be careful with crowds in summer. Talk to the lifeguards before you go out. You are not allowed to leave your kite unattended, even if well sanded (per the lifeguards).
Weather
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
|
Normal |
Fall:
|
Normal |
Winter:
|
Thick |
Water temps averaging 60's°F. Wetsuit is handy.
Wind
Best Months: |
April, May, June |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
WSW, W |
Main Direction: |
W, WNW, NW |
Winds can be very gusty. Winds are up and down all year. Spring to summer has good winds. High 10-20's.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
From Santa Barabara. Go north on 101, take the route 1 turnoff. Then look for Jalama Road and take it to the coast.
Extra information
Campgrounds on beach. It is a county park. Can fill up quickly. No reservations.
Nightlife