Leadbetter Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2041 miles
68
°F
2
6
mph
81
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 10 AM-3 PM — swimming not recommended
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.
*Click a parking icon on the map to draw the shortest path to the nearest entrance.
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
There are no reviews yet.
26 + reviews
Weather Forecast
Updated: 10/2/2025, 9:15:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 67° | 2 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 10:00 | 70° | 3 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 11:00 | 71° | 5 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 73° | 6 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 74° | 6 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 74° | 6 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 74° | 5 | 10 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 10/2/2025, 9:15:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 68°F | 3.4 ft | 11s | ← W | +1.3 ft |
| 10:00 | 68°F | 3.3 ft | 11s | ← W | +0.8 ft |
| 11:00 | 68°F | 3.3 ft | 11s | ← W | +0.5 ft |
| 12:00 | 68°F | 3.3 ft | 11s | ← W | +0.3 ft |
| 13:00 | 68°F | 3.3 ft | 11s | ← W | +0.3 ft |
| 14:00 | 68°F | 3.3 ft | 11s | ← W | +0.6 ft |
| 15:00 | 68°F | 3.5 ft | 10s | ← W | +1.2 ft |