Loading beach details...
Nearby Surf Spots
Surf Guides for Goleta
Explore all Goleta surf spots
Refugio State Beach Surf Report
beginner
·point·Goleta, CALoading beach details...
Conditions not favorable for surfing.
Refugio State Beach is a point break in Goleta, CA suited for beginner surfers. It picks up swells from WSW to NW (250°-310°). Best surfed at 0.5-3.5ft on a either tide. Hazards include rocks, rip currents. Prime season runs January, February, March, October, November, and December. Expect moderate crowds. Offshore winds come from NE (45°). 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. 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.
Share the mellow vibe and yield to beginners; no dropping in on long rides.
Insider tips from local surfers
Sit wide on the shoulder and angle gently into the soft right walls – great for practising trims.