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El Capitan Surf Forecast

California - Santa Barbara

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Spot guide

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Offshore windFrom N - E

Parking

Paid day-use and hourly parking at El Capitan State Beach.

Facilities

RestroomsShowers

Watch out for

Rocks

Directions

From surf guides and official beach pages. Conditions, access and parking change, so check local signs and lifeguards before you paddle out. Something wrong? Suggest a correction.

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