A notorious Santa Barbara harbor gem—Sandspit produces sudden, hollow right-hand barrels off the end of the breakwater that demand committed, expert drop-ins. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Sandspit - Santa Barbara in California.
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Shallow sand and strong backwash next to the breakwater create sudden, steep takeoffs and a real risk of being pushed onto rocks—approach on foot carefully and expect heavy crowds when it fires.
When Sandspit works it favors long-period W to WSW swell, cleans up under northerly winds, and typically performs best on low to mid tides; reef/jetty hazards and unpredictable double-ups raise consequence.
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