Santa Barbara Area Surf Report

May Overview | 1996 Overview


Date/Time:
Thursday, May 23rd, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location:
Rincon Point
Weather:
Sun diffiusing through light haze and wisps of high clouds.
Conditions:
Fair to poor, no chop but mixed up and windswelly.
Swell:
Variable WNW windswell, from knee to head high.
Comments:
Yesterday the beachbreak was practically empty and wedging in some regular head-high closeout walls.

Almost gave it a miss today, but eventually just settled for getting wet. Better than expected, with some great drops and hollow sections warbling and pitching. Water temperatures have dropped a few degrees, so didn't stay out long.

The County is turning its eye again towards "developing" the north parking lot. Talked to one of the contractors today and he agreed to advise against charging fees. There may be a small shower going in near the faucet and drinking fountain. Hopefully as little as possible will be changed. Be sure to contact the County Planning Commission and voice your opinion about the matter, before we have parking kiosks and lifeguards.


Santa Barbara Surfing -- Last updated 6/17/96.