Santa Barbara Area Surf Report

September Overview | 1995 Overview

Date/Time:

Tuesday, Sept. 19th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location:

Bates Beach, Rincon, CA

Weather:

Mild temperature with hazy sunshine and cool onshores.

Conditions:

Mushy with light wind ripples.

Swell:

Small and gutless, knee to waist high.

Comments:

Second time out on the new board. Great rail to rail response even in the flats. Waves had some nice shape despite their small size, but were closing out quickly down the line.
Wore just trunks and a polypropylene rash-guard. This stuff is amazing, instant warmth again after a duckdive and no chill from the wind. Much more noticeable when utilized alone than in conjunction with a wetsuit.

Santa Barbara Surfing -- Last updated 1/26/96.