Leadbetter Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2041 miles
58
°F
1
1
mph
91
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Walk to water
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~2Beach Alerts
Surf Caution
Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 12 PM-5 PM — not ideal for kids (9s wave period)
About This Beach
Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara offers a pleasant experience with nice sand and relatively calm water. Amenities include paid parking, restrooms, and a beachside cafe. However, some reviews mention issues like seaweed, tar, and unfriendly locals.
🅿️0 Parkings|🚶0 Entrances
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Plan Your Visit
Beach Overview
Kid Friendly
Amenities
Parking Nearby
Food Nearby
Activities & Rentals
No activities or rentals available.
Beachgoers Reviews
4.0
Average Rating
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26 + reviews
Weather Forecast
Updated: 11/16/2025, 11:15:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 58° | 1 | 2 mph | 0.1 |
| 12:00 | 59° | 3 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 58° | 1 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 58° | 1 | 1 mph | 0.04 |
| 15:00 | 59° | 1 | 2 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 59° | 1 | 1 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 58° | 0 | 1 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 11/16/2025, 11:15:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 62°F | 3.1 ft | 9s | ← W | -0.8 ft |
| 12:00 | 62°F | 3 ft | 9s | ← W | -1.6 ft |
| 13:00 | 63°F | 3 ft | 9s | ← W | -1.9 ft |
| 14:00 | 63°F | 3 ft | 9s | ← W | -1.8 ft |
| 15:00 | 63°F | 3 ft | 9s | ← W | -1.2 ft |
| 16:00 | 63°F | 3 ft | 9s | ← W | -0.4 ft |
| 17:00 | 63°F | 2.9 ft | 9s | ← W | +0.5 ft |