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La Conchita Beach Surf Forecast, Santa Barbara County, California

Santa Barbara County, California

Little Rincon/Mussel Shoals0-1ftRincon Point0-1ftHobson County Park0-1ft
La Conchita Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
11s
Wind
4mph
ESE / Gusts 5mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.5ft @ 11sS
Secondary
0.3ft @ 14sSW
Tertiary
0.3ft @ 2sSSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the NW.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s S|3-6mph NW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 11mph from the WNW.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|5-11mph WNW
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Forecast Charts

La Conchita Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

La Conchita Beach offers accessible, peeling beach breaks along the Ventura County coastline, where consistent Pacific swells wrap around the point to create rideable waves across a sandy bottom. The NE-facing beach receives best-formed waves from western swells during autumn and winter months, making it a reliable option for surfers seeking mellow, forgiving waves. This scenic spot provides a welcoming environment for learners and intermediate surfers looking to progress their skills in Southern California.

Occasional strong rip currentsCoastal cliffs nearbySeasonal water temperature variation

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

La Conchita Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for La Conchita Beach?
The current wave height at La Conchita Beach is 0-1ft with a 11s swell period. Wind is ESE at 4mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the La Conchita Beach surf forecast?
Our La Conchita Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at La Conchita Beach?
The current breaking wave height at La Conchita Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.5ft S primary swell at 11s, a 0.3ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.3ft SSE tertiary swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf La Conchita Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf La Conchita Beach is Thursday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 2ft waves, a 5.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.