BIG Surf at EL Capitan: 12-30-2023.

A big swell rolled through El Capitan State Park North of Santa Barbara, Ca. on December 30, 2023. This point break needs a good-sized swell to get going. I thought I would drive up from SB to check it out, glad I did, pretty fun wave. Videos captured between 11:00am and 1:00pm.
Gear:
Body: Canon R6ii
Lens: Canon 70-200mm.
Shot in 4k/60fps rendered in 1080 High Quality for UA-cam.
Music Attribute: Pixbay.com

[@lorenzo6mm]

Nice video and music. Perfect.
Surfed El Cap point a ton between 1975-82. This really reminded me of those days. Jalama also. Ranch too
There is a fantastic stand up barrel from the Creek to where every body is taking off from in this footage. But, gotta be
At least Ten feet more like Twelve feet.
and inbetween tides. I got mine there the day Shaun Thomsen showed up in Winters 1977-8.
Really massive swells, long wet Winter rains and consistent North and huge West swells. From Rincon to the Ranch.
Surfed John Bardbury gunns.
Made for this coast. Long
7-8' narrow 19" wide soft nose rails really turned up for late drops on long points and reefs.

[@EvilSkeptic]

My knees don't allow me to surf anymore, but you never really stop being a surfer. Point is, when this swell hit, the first place I thought of was El Capitan as a perfect destination. It's a great but fussy point that needs a decent swell to really show its stuff. So good thinking on your part. :-)

[@oliver777100]

nice music.

[@davidtreichelpppj5304]

I've heard about the surf there . But never have seen it . Very good video and the music a great choice For The Capitan ....

[@AndrewCooperr]

Had some of the best surfs of my life at this spot several winters ago.

[@backwardsman6166]

the flamenco segment is fantastic! epitomizes the vibe of california surfing!

[@nickc3121]

Beautiful video! And the music, too.

[@coreyfisher2542]

Had it good only once. Great wave.

[@bonefishboards]

I'd hate to see a small day at this spot :)

[@navigator487]

I have, and it's fun b/c it's still a long wave that doesn't close out. The campground for our overnight stay was very nice as well, and it was a pleasant experience. But yeah, we passed up 4-5 ft. crowded surf at Rincon for something maybe half the size and crowded as well.

[@definitelynottigerwhitten5865]

Unfortunately that’s most days😅

[@kauaifishing1365]

Weird direction and small. Surprises me by how big SD was

[@JasonAhren-yi5ug]

You really shouldn’t but damn, At least don’t post the location. Cmon man.

[@MrIsomer]

You should've stayed up on the highway and filmed - THAT was your $$ angle.

[@davechavis4275]

all kooks

[@RodneyHaltom]

I wonder how Refugio did those days?