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Sandspit: surf spot in Santa Barbara
- Wave
- Beach break, right-hander
- Level
- Advanced
- Best tide
- low to mid (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Nov – Mar: November, December, January, February, March
- Water temperature
- 13–19°C (3/2 mm (warmest) to 5/4 mm + boots (coldest))
- Location
- Santa Barbara, United States (34.4050, -119.6869)
Other surf spots in Santa Barbara
- Leadbetter Beach: Point break, right-hander, for beginners, faces SE (offshore wind: NW), best tide: mid
- Hammonds Reef: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces S (offshore wind: N), best tide: mid
- Tarpits/Carpinteria State Beach: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: mid to high
- Devereux: Point break, right-hander, all levels, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE), best tide: mid
- Haskels Beach: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces SW (offshore wind: NE)
Places to stay near Sandspit
- West Beach (0.7 km away): Guesthouse
- Beachside Inn (0.7 km away): Hotel
- The Milo Hotel (0.8 km away): Hotel
- Santa Barbara Harbor Beach Side Inn (0.8 km away): Hotel
- West Beach Inn, A Coach Hotel (0.8 km away): Motel
- Casa Del Mar Inn (0.8 km away): B&B
- Ala Mar Inn (0.8 km away): Hotel
- Marina Beach Motel (0.8 km away): Motel
Surf schools near Sandspit
- Sandspit, Santa Barbara, CA (0.3 km away)
- Paddle Board Yoga (0.6 km away)
- Santa Barbara Surf Adventures (0.9 km away)
- Santa Barbara Seals Surf School (0.9 km away)
- Santa Barbara Surf School (1.8 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Sandspit?
Sandspit is in Santa Barbara, where the best surf season is Nov – Mar (November, December, January, February and March). It works best at this tide: low to mid.
What is the best tide to surf Sandspit?
The best tide at Sandspit is low to mid, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Sandspit good for beginners?
Sandspit is for advanced surfers. Beginners in Santa Barbara can try Leadbetter Beach.
Where can I stay near Sandspit?
The nearest places to stay are West Beach (0.7 km away), Beachside Inn (0.7 km away), The Milo Hotel (0.8 km away) and Santa Barbara Harbor Beach Side Inn (0.8 km away). Swell Cabin lists 227 places to stay within 16 km of Santa Barbara.
What is the surf forecast for Sandspit?
Swell Cabin rates Sandspit hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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