El Capitan
Santa Barbara · United States
Boulder point, right-handergood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Classic right on winter west swell. Best wind — N.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Boulder point, right-hander |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from southwest — west |
| Coordinates | 34.4575, -120.024 |
FAQ
Is El Capitan good for beginners?
El Capitan is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for El Capitan today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#santa-barbara/el-capitan. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Santa Barbara
- Carpinteria State Beach — Mellow beach break, beginners
- Hammond's Reef — Reef break, right-hander, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Leadbetter Beach — Mellow point, beginners
- Campus Point — Reef point, right-hander, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Sands (Devereux) — Reef-beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Refugio — Boulder point, right-hander, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Jalama Beach — Open beach break and point, intermediates and advanced surfers