Tarpits Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(California – Santa Barbara, USA)
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Surf Break: Tarpits
| Name: | Tarpits |
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| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Tarpits in Santa Barbara is a fairly exposed beach and reef break that has quite reliable surf. Summer offers the favoured conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Best around low tide when the tide is rising. Sometimes crowded. Watch out for locals and pollution.
Overall Tarpits 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 Tarpits surf quality by season and Tarpits surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Tarpits |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Tarpits:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Rincon 2 | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Rincon 3 | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Rincon Point | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Santa Clause | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | La Conchita Beach | 3 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Tarpits: |
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| Closest wave buoy | East Santa Barbara Buoy | 21 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Santa Monica Basin Buoy | 52 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Santa Barbara Buoy | 55 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | South Santa Rosa Island Buoy | 63 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Santa Maria Buoy | 84 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Tarpits: |
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| Closest tide station | Rincon Island, California (2) | 4 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Rincon Island, Mussel Shoals, California | 5 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Rincon Island, California | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Santa Barbara, Pacific Ocean, California | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Santa Barbara, Pacific Ocean, California (sub) | 10 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Tarpits: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Baldy (United States) | 104 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sunrise Ski Area (United States) | 104 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Mountain High resort (United States) | 105 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Alta Sierra at Shirley Meadows (United States) | 106 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Snow Valley (United States) | 142 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Tarpits: |
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| Closest city location | Carpinteria (United States) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Toro Canyon (United States) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Summerland (United States) | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Montecito (United States) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Santa Ana (United States) | 10 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Tarpits is Point Mugu Nas Airport (NTD) in USA, 47 km (29 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Tarpits is Vandenberg Afb (Lompoc) Airport (VBG), also in USA, 104 km (65 miles) away.
- Third is Burbank Glendale Pasadena Airport (BUR) in USA, 108 km (67 miles) away.
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in USA is 113 km (70 miles) away.
- Jack Northrop Fld Hawthorne Muni Airport (HHR), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Tarpits and is 120 km (75 miles) away.
