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    Goleta, CA: 2 Surf Breaks | Point | Quiver
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    Best Surf Beaches in Goleta

    4.6·5 reviews
    2 beaches

    Surf Report Today

    Updated over a day ago
    Poor Conditions

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    Best of 2 Goleta spots

    Refugio State Beach

    Surf score

    4/100

    Wave

    1 ft

    Wind

    Light

    Condition

    Poor Conditions

    Long-period swell, light winds

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    All Beaches

    BeachHeightWindVerdict
    Refugio State Beach1 ftLightPoor
    Campus Point (UCSB)1.4 ftModeratePoor
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    Featured Beaches

    2 spots

    Campus Point (UCSB)

    Beginner friendly

    Right point with long, soft walls. Best on souths; fun on clean winter wrap.

    Refugio State Beach

    Beginner friendly

    A sheltered, palm-lined point that offers a slow, mushy right-hander over sand and cobblestones – perfect for beginners and longboarders. It needs a decent west swell to wrap into the cove and works at most tides.

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    Featured Beaches(2)

    Campus Point (UCSB)

    Beginner friendly

    Right point with long, soft walls. Best on souths; fun on clean winter wrap.

    Refugio State Beach

    Beginner friendly

    A sheltered, palm-lined point that offers a slow, mushy right-hander over sand and cobblestones – perfect for beginners and longboarders. It needs a decent west swell to wrap into the cove and works at most tides.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    About surfing in Goleta

    Goleta has 2 surf spots. They break down by skill level: 2 beginner.
    The top-ranked surf spots in Goleta are: 1. Campus Point (UCSB) (4.7/5), 2. Refugio State Beach (4.5/5). Rankings are based on community ratings, reviews, and recent surf intel.
    Yes, Goleta has 2 beginner-friendly spots, including Campus Point (UCSB) and Refugio State Beach. These spots offer gentler waves suitable for learning.
    Water temperatures in the area range from 55-72°F. In summer, spring suit or 3/2mm is typical. In winter, bring 4/3mm.

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