Leadbetter Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2338 miles
66
°F
1
3
mph
88
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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~2Beach Alerts
Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 8 AM-1 PM — swimming not recommended
UV Alert
High UV Alert: SPF 50+ recommended from 12 PM-1 PM (UV Index 7)
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: 9/7/2026, 7:45:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 62° | 0 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 08:00 | 68° | 1 | 2 mph | 0 |
| 09:00 | 74° | 2 | 1 mph | 0 |
| 10:00 | 79° | 4 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 11:00 | 84° | 5 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 85° | 7 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 87° | 7 | 8 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 9/7/2026, 7:45:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 70°F | 2.9 ft | 11s | ↓ S | +1.8 ft |
| 08:00 | 70°F | 2.9 ft | 11s | ↓ S | +2.0 ft |
| 09:00 | 70°F | 2.9 ft | 11s | ↓ S | +1.8 ft |
| 10:00 | 70°F | 2.8 ft | 11s | ↓ S | +1.4 ft |
| 11:00 | 70°F | 2.8 ft | 10s | ↓ S | +0.8 ft |
| 12:00 | 70°F | 2.8 ft | 10s | ↓ S | +0.5 ft |
| 13:00 | 71°F | 2.8 ft | 10s | ↓ S | +0.4 ft |