Open Water Data

Refugio State Beach

Santa Barbara, California, United States

Data Sources
  • E. coli
    FAIL 52mpn (single) Mon, Oct 14, 2024
  • Enterococcus
    FAIL 63mpn (single) Mon, Sep 9, 2024
  • Water Quality Status
    Passed tests Mon, Dec 29, 2025 at 2:21pm
  • Air Temperature
    13.9°C / 57°F (air) Sun, Jan 4, 2026 at 1:45am
  • Wind
    10.8 - 20.3km/h ESE 114° Sun, Jan 4, 2026 at 1:45am
  • Light rain
    Light rain Sun, Jan 4, 2026 at 1:45am
  • Precipitation
    0mm Sun, Jan 4, 2026 at 1:45am
  • Air Visibility
    9.7km Sun, Jan 4, 2026 at 1:45am
  • Humidity
    96% Sun, Jan 4, 2026 at 1:45am

Just a bit further north of Santa Barbara than El Capitan State Beach, this long 1.5-mile beach dotted with palm trees is truly unique. It has a charm all its own that makes it well worth the extra drive up the coast. Camping, picnic tables, BBQ pits and hiking and biking trails round out the list of fun things to do here.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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