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 Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 2:21pm
  • Air Temperature
    5.2°C / 41.4°F (air) Fri, Mar 6, 2026 at 2:00am
  • Wind
    13.3 - 28km/h NNE 19° Fri, Mar 6, 2026 at 2:00am
  • Clear
    Clear Fri, Mar 6, 2026 at 2:00am
  • Precipitation
    0mm Fri, Mar 6, 2026 at 2:00am
  • Air Visibility
    16km Fri, Mar 6, 2026 at 2:00am
  • Humidity
    87% Fri, Mar 6, 2026 at 2:00am

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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