Serena's
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Real easy going break, it's probably Santa Barbara's most easy going, yet most rippable wave... its basically like Latigo Point combined with Lower Trestles... or for those of you who haven't surfed Latigo, its just like a mushier Lower Trestles. I've had some really long rides here, from the top of the breakwall to the tunnel... really fast too. Sometimes, there is a deepwater reef outside of the shore break that will break if the swell is big enough and if the tide is low enough, and it has an quick, but insane left that ends in bone crushing shore pound. Really incosistent for the most part... it will be as big as Santa Clause Lane is so use that as a indicator.
Location
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Drive along Padaro Lane until you come across a small dirt lot on the side of the road where you will see surf cars parked. Wait for some surfers and then follow a trail through the creek tunnel that will lead you to the beach.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Fast, Powerful, Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rocks, Private beach
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.07 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
2.91 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
3.08 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |