Surf: General: Located at the south end of the Carpinteria State Beach, Tarpits is an erratic, semi-closed-out beach/reefbreak that tends to be best during the rainy season, when sand flows out of the small rivermouth to the south. The uneven reefbreak to the south of Tarpits also can offer a few lined-up lefts during a solid S swell. Tides: higher Size: waist to head high Wind: N, NE Swell: W, NW, SSE hurricane swells Bottom: Sand and rock Paddling: Not too bad. Spot Rating: Semi-closeout with a few openings. Access: There's a hole in the fence for locals, otherwise, follow signs for Carpinteria State Beach, pay your eight bucks and park right in front of the break. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Think: the only bar in a small town. Local Vibe: Hungry. Environment: It's a rivermouth. Hazards: Loose surfboards. Season: June-February