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Isla Vista is a kitesurfing spot located near the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), on California's south-facing coast. This cliff-access spot offers access to the Pacific Ocean with a south-facing orientation unique for California. Thermal winds blow mainly from the west and southwest, accelerated by the Santa Barbara coastline corridor. The spot is suited for advanced riders due to cliffs, rocks, and kelp.
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Ocean spot with waves of 0.5 to 2m depending on swell. Water is cool to temperate (13-19°C/55-66°F), a 3/2 or 4/3 wetsuit depending on season. Rocky and sandy bottom with significant kelp beds offshore. The south-facing coast catches south swells in summer and west swells in winter. Currents along the cliffs.
Coastal cliffs — difficult and dangerous access, risk of falls. Numerous submerged rocks and reefs. Dense kelp that can tangle in lines and fins. Drift currents along the cliffs. Sharks present in the Santa Barbara Channel. University area with possible access restrictions. Powerful shore break on narrow beaches.
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