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Mesa Lane Surf Report
upper-intermediate
·reef·Santa Barbara, CALoading beach details...
Conditions not favorable for surfing.
Mesa Lane is a reef break in Santa Barbara, CA suited for upper-intermediate surfers. It picks up swells from WSW to WNW (240°-300°). Best surfed at 1-4ft on a rising tide. Hazards include rocks, shallow reef, localism. Prime season runs January, February, March, October, November, and December. Expect moderate crowds. Offshore winds come from NE (45°). A rarely surfed reef break accessed via 240 steep steps, Mesa Lane offers both lefts and rights over a rocky bottom and works best on a rising tide with a west swell. Local surfers favour this spot after work and school. Mid tide rising, light NE winds, 3-6 ft W swell Wait for incoming tide and west swell; aim for the channel to avoid the shallow reef and pick off the cleaner peaks.
Don't litter and keep noise down in the residential area; respect the lineup hierarchy.
Insider tips from local surfers
Wait for incoming tide and west swell; aim for the channel to avoid the shallow reef and pick off the cleaner peaks.