Leadbetter Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(California – Santa Barbara, USA)
Photo credit: Luca bertelli
Surf Break: Leadbetter
| Name: | Leadbetter |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: N |
Leadbetter in Santa Barbara is a sheltered point break that has inconsistent surf with no particular seasonal pattern. The best wind direction is from the north. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the west. Best around low tide. Often Crowded. Watch out for rips and rocks.
Overall Leadbetter Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Leadbetter surf quality by season and Leadbetter surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Leadbetter |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Leadbetter:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Sandspit | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Mesa | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Hendry's Beach Arroyo Burro | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | The Pit | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Hammonds Reef | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Leadbetter: |
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| Closest wave buoy | East Santa Barbara Buoy | 13 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Santa Barbara Buoy | 44 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | South Santa Rosa Island Buoy | 58 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Santa Monica Basin Buoy | 58 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Santa Maria Buoy | 73 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Leadbetter: |
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| Closest tide station | Santa Barbara, Pacific Ocean, California | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Santa Barbara, Pacific Ocean, California (sub) | 1 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Santa Barbara, California | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Santa Barbara, California (2) | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Rincon Island, Mussel Shoals, California | 15 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Leadbetter: |
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| Closest ski area | Alta Sierra at Shirley Meadows (United States) | 111 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Baldy (United States) | 115 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sunrise Ski Area (United States) | 115 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Mountain High resort (United States) | 116 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Snow Valley (United States) | 153 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Leadbetter: |
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| Closest city location | Santa Ana (United States) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Mission Canyon (United States) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Santa Barbara (United States) | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Montecito (United States) | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Summerland (United States) | 6 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Leadbetter is Point Mugu Nas Airport (NTD) in USA, 62 km (39 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Leadbetter is Vandenberg Afb (Lompoc) Airport (VBG), also in USA, 88 km (55 miles) away.
- Third is Burbank Glendale Pasadena Airport (BUR) in USA, 125 km (78 miles) away.
- Meadows Fld (Bakersfield) Airport (BFL) in USA is 129 km (80 miles) away.
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Leadbetter and is 129 km (80 miles) away.
