Refugio State Beach Current Conditions Summary

Refugio State Beach in Goleta, CA is a point break, best suited for beginner surfers. Current conditions: 1.3 ft waves, nw 20 mph (cross-shore), rising → high. Small for this break but conditions look fun — 1.3 ft with manageable wind. A sheltered, palm-lined point that offers a slow, mushy right-hander over sand and cobblestones – perfect for beginners and longboarders. Sit wide on the shoulder and angle gently into the soft right walls – great for practising trims. Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.