Refugio State Beach Current Conditions Summary
Refugio State Beach in Goleta, CA is a point break, best suited for beginner surfers. Current conditions: 1.1 ft waves, wsw 12 mph (onshore), falling → low. Onshore wind all day making conditions choppy. 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.
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Optimal Surf Conditions for Refugio State Beach
N–E
NE–NW
0.5–3.5 ft, either
January, February, March, October, November, and December
All tides, light NE winds, 2-5 ft W swell
Sit wide on the shoulder and angle gently into the soft right walls – great for practising trims.
Families and beginners flock here on weekends; check it during weekdays for more room.
