Leadbetter Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2041 miles
71
°F
5
4
mph
61
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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~2Beach Alerts
Surf Caution
Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 5 PM-11 PM — not ideal for kids (4.1ft waves)
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: 5/31/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 | 71° | 5 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 67° | 3 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 19:00 | 65° | 1 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 20:00 | 61° | 0 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 21:00 | 58° | 0 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 22:00 | 58° | 0 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 23:00 | 58° | 0 | 8 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 5/31/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 | 63°F | 3.8 ft | 9s | ← W | +1.0 ft |
| 18:00 | 63°F | 3.9 ft | 8s | ← W | +1.7 ft |
| 19:00 | 63°F | 4 ft | 8s | ← W | +2.5 ft |
| 20:00 | 63°F | 4.1 ft | 8s | ← W | +3.2 ft |
| 21:00 | 62°F | 4 ft | 8s | ← W | +3.6 ft |
| 22:00 | 62°F | 3.9 ft | 9s | ← W | +3.5 ft |
| 23:00 | 62°F | 3.9 ft | 9s | ← W | +3.0 ft |