Dawn patrol surfing in Carpinteria

Carpinteria, California

Recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.

First light in Carpinteria means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

Top spot recommendations

Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.

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Rincon

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Known as the "Queen of the Coast," Rincon is one of California's most iconic surf spots. Located at the Ventura/Santa Barbara County line, this world-class right point break produces long, well-formed waves during winter swells. The break is divided into three sections: the Cove, Rivermouth, and Indicator, each offering unique surfing experiences. Best surfed at low tide with west to northwest swells.

What to focus on today

  • Glassy morning conditions before onshore winds
  • Less crowded lineups at sunrise
  • East-facing beaches for sunrise views
  • Spots with easy parking for early arrivals

Session logging tips

Once you wrap the surf, drop a note in your Quiver journal with tide, board, and crowd observations. Over time you'll see crystal-clear patterns about when Carpinteria rewards this type of session objective.

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