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Rising tide with 4.2 ft swell energy.
Leadbetter is a point break in Santa Barbara, CA suited for beginner surfers. It picks up swells from SSE to SSW (150°-210°). Best surfed at 2-5ft. Hazards include reef patches, longboard traffic. Prime season runs May through September. Expect crowded crowds. Offshore winds come from NNE (20°). Soft point/inside reef near the harbor with longboard-friendly lines. Light N–E wind, mid-high tide, S swell. Wide takeoffs; trim and connect sections.
Respect learners; no snaking.
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Wide takeoffs; trim and connect sections.