leadbetter Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
09:19am

Swell

1ft

12s

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

9mph

11mph

Rising tide

High

07:06pm

Weather

5°C

4°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 31 Mar

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 10s		Cross 4mph 4mph	Flat	12°C 0.06mm/h
	4ft 10s		Cross 9mph 11mph	Flat	16°C
	2-3ft 12s		On 8mph 10mph	Flat	13°C
	1-2ft 13s		Cross 7mph 8mph	Flat	9°C
	1ft 13s		Cross 9mph 11mph	Flat	7°C
	1ft 12s		Cross 9mph 11mph	Flat	5°C
	1ft 12s		Cross 8mph 9mph	Flat	6°C
	1ft 12s		Cross 7mph 10mph	Flat	8°C

Tommorrow 01 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 13s		Cross 8mph 11mph	Flat	9°C
	1ft 12s		Cross 7mph 8mph	Flat	8°C
	0-1ft 14s		Cross 8mph 10mph	Flat	6°C

Wednesday 02 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 13s	0-1ft 15s	Cross 8mph 8mph	0-1ft 15s	6°C
	1ft 11s		Cross 8mph 8mph	Flat	4°C
	1-2ft 10s		Cross 7mph 6mph	Flat	4°C

Thursday 03 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2-3ft 7s	1ft 11s	Cross 7mph 7mph	1ft 11s	5°C 0.19mm/h
	2-3ft 7s	1ft 11s	Cross 7mph 7mph	1ft 11s	5°C
	2ft 7s	1ft 13s	Cross 8mph 8mph	1ft 13s	4°C

Friday 04 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 10s		Cross 10mph 17mph	Flat	11°C
	1ft 12s		Cross 11mph 20mph	Flat	10°C
	1ft 10s		Cross 10mph 13mph	Flat	8°C

Saturday 05 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 12s		Cross 8mph 11mph	Flat	13°C
	1-2ft 7s	0-1ft 14s	Cross 8mph 8mph	0-1ft 14s	11°C
	2ft 5s	1ft 12s	Cross 7mph 6mph	1ft 12s	10°C

Sunday 06 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 10s	1ft 12s	Cross 8mph 9mph	1ft 12s	13°C 0.21mm/h
	1-2ft 9s	1ft 13s	Cross 9mph 9mph	1ft 13s	11°C
	2ft 11s	1ft 12s	Cross 9mph 8mph	1ft 12s	11°C

Monday 07 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 15s	1ft 12s	Cross 7mph 8mph	1ft 12s	16°C
	3ft 15s	1ft 5s	Cross 8mph 8mph	1ft 5s	14°C
	3ft 12s	1ft 8s	Cross 9mph 8mph	1ft 8s	13°C

Tuesday 08 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2-3ft 9s	1ft 13s	On 8mph 6mph	1ft 13s	21°C
	2-3ft 10s	1ft 14s	Cross 8mph 7mph	1ft 14s	19°C
	2ft 10s	1ft 12s	Cross 9mph 8mph	1ft 12s	17°C

Location guide

Leadbetter Beach, located in Santa Barbara, California, United States, is a favorite spot among surfing enthusiasts. This spot is renowned for its consistent, user-friendly waves, making it a great place for surfers of all skill levels. When we talk of surf conditions at Leadbetter, we need to consider several elements that come into play. Firstly, the waves are usually small to medium-sized, running from 1 to 3 feet, making it perfect for beginning and intermediate surfers. The waves are pretty rhythmic and consistent, proving an enjoyable experience for surfers who love longer rides. To experience the best surfing conditions at Leadbetter, one needs to keep closer tabs on specific factors like wind conditions and swell direction. The spot performs best during a South or Southwest swell, and an offshore wind from the North speeds up the waves, providing surfers with a prime waveriding experience. However, it's significant to note that the place can get rather crowded, especially during the weekends and holidays. The crowd factor can affect your overall surfing experience depending upon personal preferences. The sandy bottom of the beach and mild shorebreak are additional benefits, offering a safer surfing area, which is especially useful for beginners. Despite the spot being favorable for surfing most of the year, the conditions tend to peak from April to October. During this period, the water temperature averages about 62-68°F, requiring a wetsuit. In conclusion, Leadbetter presents a beautiful mix of reliable, user-friendly waves and soothing weather conditions, coupled with stunning beach views, making it a desirable surfing spot in the United States.

Last updated: 31/03/25 12:00am

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