Leadbetter Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2041 miles
66
°F
6
4
mph
68
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Walk to water
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~2Beach Alerts
Surf Caution
Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 2 PM-6 PM — not ideal for kids (4.7ft 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: 3/2/2026, 12:45:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 65° | 6 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 67° | 6 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 68° | 6 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 69° | 4 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 69° | 3 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 67° | 1 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 62° | 0 | 6 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 3/2/2026, 12:45:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 61°F | 3.6 ft | 6s | ← W | -1.1 ft |
| 13:00 | 61°F | 3.8 ft | 6s | ← W | -2.3 ft |
| 14:00 | 60°F | 4.1 ft | 6s | ← W | -3.1 ft |
| 15:00 | 60°F | 4.4 ft | 6s | ← W | -3.3 ft |
| 16:00 | 60°F | 4.7 ft | 6s | ← W | -2.8 ft |
| 17:00 | 60°F | 4.5 ft | 6s | ← W | -1.7 ft |
| 18:00 | 60°F | 4.4 ft | 6s | ← W | -0.4 ft |