Goleta Rock

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About

Interesting and rare sandbar, rarely breaks but on the right swell it can get epic.

Location
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Access

Short walk from Goleta Beach Parking Lot

WalkInstant access (<5 min)
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredUnknown
Boat requiredUnknown
Wave Characteristics
TypeSandbar
DirectionRight
BottomSandy
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey
FrequencyRarely breaks (5 days/year)
Normal lengthShort (<50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionNorth, NorthWest, NorthEast
Swell directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Swell size3ft-5ft - 6ft+
TideLow and mid tide
Tide movementFalling tide
Crowd
WeekEmpty
WeekendFew surfers
Dangers

Rocks

Videos

None

Nearby spots
Depressions

0.71 miles away

Direction:Right and left
Bottom:Sandy
Frequency:Don't know
Shelves

1.02 miles away

Direction:Right
Bottom:Flat rocks
Frequency:Sometimes breaks (50 days/year)
Campus Point

2.19 miles away

Direction:Right
Bottom:Sandy
Frequency:Don't know