Surf: General: If you're intent on surfing this right point, your best indicator is Rincon. As soon as it's double-overhead, Hammonds will be on. The wave, which rarely gets bigger than a few feet overhead, improves as it approaches the inside, where an end bowl tends to bend back at you. Since it is so inconsistent, there's a whole crew of style-conscious locals who get their pick of the litter. Tides: incoming Size: overhead Wind: N,NE Swell: straight W, WSW, preferably a swell period less than 15 seconds Bottom: Rock Paddling: Average. Spot Rating: Quality right reef when Santa Barbara is pumping. Access: Difficult, either valet at the Four Seasons (an obvious sign that you're a visitor) or park outside the hotel and walk. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Tight. Local Vibe: Hungry. Environment: Pretty clean unless it just rained. Hazards: Drop-ins, getting hypothermia waiting for a wave. Season: October-February