Refugio surf forecast

Goleta · California (Santa Barbara County) · United States

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Right point break at Refugio State Beach, working best on west or northwest swell with north wind. Mellower than Rincon, though still gets a crowd on weekends.

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
rocks; kelp; crowds on weekends

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