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Ledbetter kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · California
Overview
Ledbetter is a kitesurfing spot located near Santa Barbara Harbor, California. This spot benefits from a rare south-facing orientation on the California coast and reliable west thermal winds. The proximity of the harbor offers some protection from swells, making conditions more forgiving than more exposed spots. Ledbetter is a popular and accessible spot in the Santa Barbara kite community.
Spot forecast for Ledbetter
Sunrise 07:08 · Sunset 18:18
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.2 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 1.5 m High tide · 1.8 m
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 1.3 m High tide · 1.8 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 1.8 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.9 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 2.1 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.9 m
Ledbetter: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
115h
in March · 17.5 rideable days
The season runs from February to July, peaking in March: 14 rideable days a month and 115 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is December, at 5.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 93% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 17 °C. The wettest month is February, with 223 mm.
Monthly averages: Ledbetter
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.5 | 41 h | 18 °C | 37 mm |
| February | 13.0 | 79 h | 17 °C | 223 mm |
| March | 17.5 | 115 h | 17 °C | 55 mm |
| April | 14.5 | 85 h | 18 °C | 28 mm |
| May | 14.0 | 69 h | 19 °C | 1 mm |
| June | 13.5 | 67 h | 21 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 14.0 | 60 h | 23 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 7.5 | 38 h | 25 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 14.0 | 64 h | 24 °C | 1 mm |
| October | 7.0 | 37 h | 23 °C | 28 mm |
| November | 6.5 | 35 h | 19 °C | 95 mm |
| December | 5.5 | 35 h | 18 °C | 132 mm |
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Technical details of Ledbetter spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, W, WNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Semi-sheltered ocean spot with waves of 0.3 to 1m, partially protected by the harbor breakwater. Water is temperate (13-19°C/55-66°F), a 3/2 wetsuit is recommended. Sandy and rocky bottom in places. Harbor proximity reduces swell impact. West thermal winds are regular and reliable in the afternoon.
Hazards
Rocks and reefs near shore — scout the area carefully. Boat traffic entering and exiting Santa Barbara Harbor. Currents near the harbor breakwater. Kelp offshore that can tangle in lines. Shared area with surfers, paddlers, and swimmers. Local regulations to check.
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