Leadbetter Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2338 miles
55
°F
0
5
mph
60
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Walk to water
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~2Beach Alerts
Surf Caution
Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 7 PM-1 AM — not ideal for kids (10s 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: 12/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:00 | 55° | 0 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 20:00 | 55° | 0 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 21:00 | 54° | 0 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 22:00 | 54° | 0 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 23:00 | 54° | 0 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 00:00 | 53° | 0 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 01:00 | 53° | 0 | 4 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 12/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:00 | 63°F | 2.5 ft | 9s | ← W | -2.4 ft |
| 20:00 | 63°F | 2.4 ft | 9s | ← W | -1.1 ft |
| 21:00 | 63°F | 2.4 ft | 10s | ← W | +0.0 ft |
| 22:00 | 63°F | 2.4 ft | 10s | ← W | +0.9 ft |
| 23:00 | 63°F | 2.4 ft | 10s | ← W | +1.3 ft |
| 00:00 | 63°F | 2.4 ft | 10s | ← W | +1.3 ft |
| 01:00 | 63°F | 2.4 ft | 10s | ← W | +0.9 ft |