Leadbetter Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2338 miles
70
°F
0
9
mph
31
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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~2Beach Alerts
Surf Caution
Surf Caution: Strong waves expected at 2 AM (May 19) — not ideal for kids (9s 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: 5/18/2026, 8:15:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:00 | 71° | 0 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 21:00 | 69° | 0 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 22:00 | 67° | 0 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 23:00 | 59° | 0 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 00:00 | 58° | 0 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 01:00 | 56° | 0 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 02:00 | 57° | 0 | 10 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 5/18/2026, 8:15:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:00 | 61°F | 3.8 ft | 7s | ← W | +2.6 ft |
| 21:00 | 61°F | 3.6 ft | 8s | ← W | +3.5 ft |
| 22:00 | 61°F | 3.4 ft | 8s | ← W | +4.2 ft |
| 23:00 | 60°F | 3.2 ft | 8s | ← W | +4.2 ft |
| 00:00 | 60°F | 3.1 ft | 8s | ← W | +3.7 ft |
| 01:00 | 60°F | 3 ft | 8s | ← W | +2.6 ft |
| 02:00 | 60°F | 2.8 ft | 9s | ← W | +1.1 ft |