El Capitan surf forecast

Goleta · California (Santa Barbara County) · United States

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Right-hand point on the Gaviota coast, good on a northwest swell and quieter than Santa Barbara's in-town breaks. The bottom is cobble, so boots help at low tide.

Break

point break, rights; faces S

Level

intermediate

Best swell

W, WNW, NW

Best wind

N, NNE, NE (offshore)

Best tide

low to mid tide

Season

Autumn to spring

Typical size

0.5-2.5 m

Crowd

medium

Hazards

cobbles; kelp; sharp rocks

Nearby spots

• Refugio, Goleta
• Campus Point, Santa Barbara

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