Surfers enjoy challenges, and Santa Barbara’s Sandspit has the perfect formula for intermediate and advanced riders. The Sandspit is one of the most unusual surf breaks in California. Imagine a brown wave breaking close to a breakwater’s elbow (Point Castillo) that peels for around 100 yards (91 meters). Now, add a random backwash, and a few tube riding opportunities. Perfect days are a rare exception at the Sandspit, but when the weather and ocean conditions gather in harmony, you might ride one the most exciting waves in the world.

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Surfers enjoy chocolate-brown rides at the Sandspit

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