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Arroyo Burro Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · California
Overview
Arroyo Burro Beach (also known as Hendry's Beach) is a kitesurfing spot located in Santa Barbara, California. This south-facing sandy beach benefits from reliable west afternoon thermal winds and partial protection from the offshore Channel Islands. The setting is beautiful with Santa Barbara's hills as a backdrop. It is a popular spot in the local kite community, with accessible conditions for intermediates.
Spot forecast for Arroyo Burro Beach
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 · 1.4 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 · 0.7 m High tide · 1.9 m
Arroyo Burro Beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
105h
in July · 21 rideable days
The season runs from March to July, peaking in July: 20 rideable days a month and 105 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is December, at 8 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 89% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 16 °C. The wettest month is February, with 211 mm.
Monthly averages: Arroyo Burro Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.5 | 60 h | 17 °C | 32 mm |
| February | 15.0 | 105 h | 16 °C | 211 mm |
| March | 20.5 | 142 h | 16 °C | 63 mm |
| April | 20.0 | 115 h | 18 °C | 26 mm |
| May | 18.5 | 104 h | 19 °C | 1 mm |
| June | 19.0 | 114 h | 20 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 21.0 | 105 h | 22 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 12.5 | 69 h | 24 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 19.0 | 92 h | 23 °C | 2 mm |
| October | 14.0 | 64 h | 22 °C | 51 mm |
| November | 9.5 | 58 h | 19 °C | 107 mm |
| December | 8.0 | 49 h | 18 °C | 77 mm |
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Technical details of Arroyo Burro Beach 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 1.5m. Water is temperate (13-19°C/55-66°F), a 3/2 wetsuit is recommended. Sandy bottom with some rocks. The offshore Channel Islands reduce the impact of large northwest swells. Moderate currents. Arroyo Burro Creek mouth creating variable conditions after rains.
Hazards
Rocks at certain ends of the beach. Arroyo Burro Creek mouth — currents and possible pollution after rains. Kelp offshore. Shared area with surfers, swimmers, and dog walkers (popular dog beach). Drift currents along the coast. Local kite regulations to check.
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