Sands (Devereux)
Santa Barbara · United States
Reef-beach breakgood for beginners and intermediates
Peaks by Coal Oil Point, softer than its neighbours. Best wind — NE.
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 | Reef-beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from southwest — west |
| Coordinates | 34.408, -119.878 |
FAQ
Is Sands (Devereux) good for beginners?
Yes, Sands (Devereux) works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Sands (Devereux) 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/sands-goleta. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
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